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Dead Man Walking: Dealing with Deflation
T
o Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke,
deflation is regarded as Public Enemy
Number One.
In the words of New York Times columnist and
Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman,
the “real [economic] threat is deflation.” Krugman
advocates additional and even more aggressive
government deficit spending.
The normally on-target Ambrose Evans-
Pritchard, international business editor of The
London Telegraph, favors more “quantitative
easing” (i.e., a policy whereby the Fed would
create trillions of new dollars with which to buy
government bonds and other financial junk) to
prevent deflation.
Why is deflation – by which Bernanke et al.
mean “widespread declining prices” – so feared?
First, we must distinguish between benign
deflation and traumatic deflation.
In a truly free market with a monetary gold
standard, benign deflation would be the norm.
Human productivity, unfettered by government
intervention, typically increases total wealth
several percent per year, whereas it is geologically
impossible for the supply of gold (money) to
increase at that fast a rate, and so prices tend to
trend gradually downward.
The deflation that is possible today is
traumatic. It is what economists describe as a
“variety-rapid decline” in prices and spending.
That kind of deflation triggers an accelerating,
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self-reinforcing cycle of widespread bankruptcies
(both personal and business) and soaring
unemployment. Mountains of debt would be
vaporized by a chain reaction of defaults.
Make no mistake about it: We are talking
about very hard times here. You can see why
policymakers in Washington are scared to death
of this kind of deflation. No politician wants to
face the wrath of the electorate by having such a
wrenching deflationary cycle happen on his or
her watch, so they will encourage Bernanke and
the Fed to pull out all the inflationary stops to try
to avert it.
Before you throw your support behind
inflationary policies and hail the Fed and Uncle
Sam as our economic saviors, there are two
things you should understand: (1) The conditions
that make us ripe for a traumatic deflation were
caused by the very institutions that now propose
to save us from it; and (2) deflation would be the
lesser of two evils.
Traumatic deflations are the inevitable
aftermath of prior massive inflationary bubbles.
A bubble can’t burst if a bubble doesn’t exist. The
sole cause of economic bubbles is government.
The Fed’s inflationary monetary policies
– holding interest rates artificially low, thereby
over-stimulating fundamentally uneconomic
investments – caused the still-deflating housing
and mortgage-backed-security bubbles. Now, they
are currently inflating bubbles in commodities, in
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government bonds, and surely in other markets.
Government’s fiscal policies of tax and spend
are the other culprits that warp production
into unnatural, uneconomic patterns. Fiscal
policies in a democratic system suffer from the
same inescapable problem that plagues socialist
economies: The government cannot know what
the people want nearly as well as the people
themselves know, and so government inevitably
over-stimulates production of things that
people wouldn’t freely choose while depressing
production of what the people do want. Hence,
government “experts” make society poorer than it
otherwise would be.
Today, due to decades of massive government
distortions of economic activity, market forces
are impelling us toward deflation. The official
policy is that the Fed will try to thwart these
market forces by issuing floods of new dollars
(i.e., inflation).
Economically speaking, inflation is like
heroin addiction. The “highs” are enjoyable,
even exhilarating, when bubbles inflate and the
good times roll – but underneath the surface,
the health of the system is wasting away. Just
as the addict has to suffer the wrenching pains
of withdrawal to recover his physical health, so
our economy needs to endure the short-term
pain of a deflation in order to purge decades
of malinvestments, uneconomic patterns of
production, and unfathomably massive amounts
by Mark W. Hendrickson
of unpayable debts.
The U.S. economy is a dead man walking
– a zombie on life support. If we don’t bite the
proverbial bullet and go through a painful
cleansing – a healing period of deflation – the
ultimate price we pay will be even worse. Like
the heroin addict who can’t kick his habit and
eventually overdoses, someday the Fed will go
too far in its inflationary policies. It will ignite a
hyperinflation, thereby annihilating the dollar,
wiping out the country’s capital – not to mention,
the savings of the middle class – and collapsing
the economy.
We can pay a painfully high price for past
government follies sooner, or an even more
horrendous price later. Incidentally, a deflationary
cleansing need not last a long time (e.g., the
depression of 1920-21, when President Harding
opted for market forces over government
intervention). However, a quick deflation isn’t
possible today, because of our policymakers’
mindsets. Congress, the president, and Bernanke
& Company believe blindly in government
interventions to try to “help” us. They don’t
understand that such quackery leads to economic
ruin.
Mark W. Hendrickson is an adjunct faculty
member, economist, and contributing scholar with
The Center for Vision & Values (VisAndVals.org)
at Grove City College.
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Flurry of Activity Might
Set the Table for the Big Stuff
W
hat started out as a slow state-
legislative veto session suddenly
accelerated last Thursday.
Senate President John Cullerton formed
two new bipartisan committees and
charged them with reforming workers
compensation and Medicaid. The catch is
that the committees must finish their work
by Monday, January 3.
That means votes could be taken on
workers-comp and Medicaid reform before
the new General Assembly is sworn in
about a week later. The Republicans have
been clamoring for those very reforms for
years. So that means, if all goes well, the
Republicans will have two fewer excuses to
refuse to put votes
on the big bills the
Democrats really
The Republicans have been
want, like borrowing
to make the state’s
pension payment,
clamoring for these reforms
gaming expansion,
and even a tax hike.
for years. So if all goes well,
Cullerton also
introduced major
the Republicans will have
legislation last week
that would force
two fewer excuses to refuse
the termination of
Rod Blagojevich’s to put votes on the big bills
appointees whose
terms have expired the Democrats really want.
but who have not yet
had another Senate
confirmation vote.
More than a dozen state-agency directors
and hundreds of others would be kicked
out of government by the legislation unless
Governor Pat Quinn renominates them.
Speaker Michael Madigan added his name
as chief House sponsor, which is a good
indication that this thing is moving fast.
Quinn acted quickly, however, and asked
for the resignations of all his cabinet members
the following day. Change is in the air.
This new movement wasn’t confined to
the Senate or to the governor’s office. Both
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legislative chambers advanced several state-
finance and government-reform measures
Thursday, and more might be on the way.
For instance, a reform of the police and
firefighters pension system will likely be
unveiled in the House after the Thanksgiving
break.
Madigan took over sponsorship of a bill
Thursday that would create a $300-million
short-term, no-interest loan program for
the state’s health-care and human-service
providers, most of whom have been waiting
months to be paid. A bill requiring 30-day
reviews of state leases passed the House
unanimously the same day. Legislation
forcing the Regional Transportation
Authority to submit to the state’s Executive
Inspector General sailed through the Senate
 a day earlier.
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if they want to do anything really major.
A long-stalled micro-loan program for
small business backed by several House
liberals was suddenly revived and sent to the
HAPPENINGS
Senate Executive Committee. Legislation
favored by south-suburban legislators
creating the Southeast Commuter Rail
Transit District passed the House. Casino
owners are pushing hard for an exemption to
the state’s smoking ban, and a bill was moved
Cut a snowflake day
December 4th
through the House Executive Committee and 10am - Noon & 1pm - 3pm
teed up for a vote.
Noon year’s eve Celebration
Some potentially interesting revenue bills
moved as well. A bill making what’s known Winterfest Open House December 31st
in the lingo as a “technical change” to the December 5th
1pm - 4pm
Celebration from 10am - 12:30pm
Income Tax Act, which was once sponsored Happy Noon Year! The grown-ups get to have their
Admission is free with a
by Speaker Madigan and is co-sponsored non-perishable food donation New Year’s Eve fun at night, but kids get to
by Majority Leader Currie, was moved to Sponsored by DHCU Community Credit Union celebrate the arrival of 2011 during the daylight
the House floor. Keep an eye on that one: It hours at the Family Museum! Our festivities include
art activities, a countdown to 12:00PM with noise
could be amended with a tax hike. A former
Madigan bill was amended to decouple the Jello pudding day makers, confetti, and a toast to the year to come.
state’s estate tax from federal levels. That December 11th
could very well be advanced. 10am - Noon & 1pm - 3pm
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Legislative Democrats Pick Leaders,
Fear Extremism by Republicans
I
owa House and Senate Democrats
voted last week to stick with their
leaders, despite losses in the 2010
election.
Representative Kevin McCarthy (D-
Des Moines) was re-elected the leader
of House Democrats but will now serve
as the minority leader instead of the
majority leader. He said the caucus saw
its losses in the 2010 election as part of a
nationwide setback for Democrats, and
did not blame individual decisions made
by legislative leaders here.
“There was not a lot we could do in
this campaign environment to stop that
trend,” McCarthy said. “Some serious
setbacks were dealt to Democrats
nationally, really pretty epic in scope in
what occurred around the country. We
are very united as a caucus and hopeful
and optimistic about the future because
when you have setbacks politically like
occurred recently in the election, the
opportunity for moving the ball down
the field for future success is much, much
greater.”
McCarthy said House Democrats will
work with Republicans whenever possible
but fear that the GOP will push an agenda
of extremism.
“As long as the Republicans operate in
the mainstream focusing on bread-and-
butter issues, we will be a loyal opposition
party and we will help and try to improve
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Mike Gronstal of Council Bluffs
and Senate President Jack Kibbie of
Emmetsburg will remain the leaders of
Senate Democrats going into the 84th
Iowa General Assembly.
Gronstal said last week that members
of his caucus are openly disagreeing with
him and trying to convince him to change
his mind regarding a constitutional
amendment banning same-sex marriage
in the state. He again said he will not
allow a vote on the issue, while Kibbie
said that’s a bridge Senate Democrats will
cross when they come to it.
Pro-Judicial-Retention
Group Already Looking to
Future Elections
Groups in favor of judicial retention
are ready to ramp up their efforts to
support Iowa Supreme Court justices after
being outspent more than two-to-one in
a failed effort to retain three justices on
November 2.
Dan Moore, co-chair of the Fair Courts
for Us Committee, said some opponents
of judicial retention have signaled they
won’t give up until all seven justices
that signed on to the unanimous ruling
legalizing same-sex marriage in the state
have been ousted.
Fair Courts for Us made $383,309 in
independent expenditures to support
the three justices, according to the Iowa
Ethics & Campaign Disclosure Board.
Iowa for Freedom and a bevy of other
conservative groups – including the
Family Research Council, Iowa Family
Policy Center Action, the National
Organization for Marriage, and the
Citizens United Political Victory Fund
– spent $958,459 to oust the justices.
“We tried to get our message out as best
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we could with the limited resources we
had,” Moore said. “It’s ironic because ...
we’re trying to get campaign money and
politics out of the judicial branch. And
yet that’s what hurt us ... .”
The retention elections removed Iowa
Supreme Court Chief Justice Marsha
Ternus and Justices David Baker and
Michael Streit.
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Perfect Palette
MathGames, November 27 at RIBCO
T
he Moog guitar looks like a standard
electric guitar.
But Fareed Haque knows from
unpleasant experience that its innards are
anything but standard.
“There’s an incredible amount of technology
inside that instrument,” Haque said in a phone
interview last week. “I was flying with the
instrument, and ... I feel that airline security
... looked at my name – Fareed Haque – and
looked at the guitar.” He paused here, letting
the implication settle. “I don’t know they took
it apart, but I know that when I got it, it wasn’t
all put back together. Which presented great
difficulties for our performance that evening. It
looked okay, and I sat down to play it, and all the
guts just kind of fell out on stage.”
He related this story with good humor, in part
because it’s understandable that transportation-
security officials would be suspicious of the
outwardly benign guitar with the unusual stuff
inside.
Haque will be demonstrating that inner
weirdness of the Moog guitar on November 27
at RIBCO, when he performs with his new trio
MathGames, which also features drummer Greg
Fundis and bassist Alex Austin.
“It’s the first time that I’ve assembled
musicians who are serious jazz musicians and
who really have a love for modern music and
electronica,” Haque said. “I love electronic music
and I love jazz, and I’ve always felt that people
who played electronic music didn’t really have a
handle on the jazz language, even though they’re
always hinting at hip chords and hip ideas, and
jazz musicians tend to be so into playing that the
electronic stuff becomes kind of a side note to the
music. We’re actually composing music that is
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electronic at its root, but that has harmony, that
has changes, that has improvisation involved.”
Haque is a decorated guitarist trained in jazz
and classical music, and he’s a founding member
of the jam band Garaj Mahal, whose 2009 album
Discovery featured the Moog guitar. He’ll be
leaving that group at the end of the year, in part
to focus on a new straight-jazz-trio record he’s
cutting with drummer Billy Hart and bassist
George Mraz.
But Haque also said the Moog guitar requires
his attention. “I think I was the first one to
actually embrace the thing, to give it a genuine
commitment,” he said. “Many musicians have
purchased a Moog guitar and maybe play a song
on it in a set.” But “the Moog guitar demanded
that you write music specifically for it, because it’s
such a unique instrument.”
Haque convincingly argues that the Moog
 guitar is fundamentally and radically different
from the guitars that people have been playing
for centuries. Some of that is its “very organic,
beautiful electronic sound,” Haque said.
But it’s more than that. In Moog-guitar videos
on the MoogMusic.com Web site, Lou Reed says,
“Nothing else you could do this on.” Kaki King
freaks out when playing it, calling it “a more
active way of playing.”
Haque said that when he first picked up
the instrument roughly two years ago, “it just
sounded like a guitar. And then as I got more and
more into it and began writing music, it began
sounding less and less like a guitar and more
and more like somewhere in between a guitar,
a keyboard, and a violin. And as I got more and
more into it, it began sounding like a DJ. It began
having its own things. A lot of that is subtle stuff
your hands start to do without even realizing it.
And that’s one of the reasons I’m so committed to
the instrument. You need to embrace it fully to be
able to develop your own human interface with
the instrument.”
There are four key features of the Moog guitar,
but the biggest (and easiest to explain) is infinite
sustain; a note doesn’t “die.” “Nigel Tufnel of
Spinal Tap would be very jealous,” Haque said. “If
I set it on a guitar stand, it’ll just start sustaining.
Literally.”
The instrument also allows the player to mute
strings, create harmonic blends, and use on-
board Moog filters to change tone. Haque noted
that “there are ways to do everything that you can
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Openings & Gallery Events
Bucktown’s Final Friday and Festivus for the Rest of Us, art
works, live music, and more; free, Bucktown Center for the Arts,
225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.midcoast.org, 6pm Fri
Nov 26.
37th Annual Huge Arts & Crafts Show, $3, ages 12 & under
free, U.S. Cellular Center, 370 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://
www.hugeartsandcrafts.com, 9am Fri Nov 26 and Sat Nov 27.
Weekly Figge Exhibition Tour: Sculpture Highlights, a
docent-led tour providing an introduction to each exhibition, plus
highlights of works; experience several sculptures in the collection,
as you learn about methods and materials, personal expression,
and meaning; free with museum admission; for information, call
563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA,
http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, 1:30pm Sun Nov 28.
Art Bites: “Impressionism, Tonalism, and Grant Wood”, Sean
Ulmer discusses American impressionism and tonalism, discussing
the differences, and show how this influenced Grant Wood; free
with museum admission; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar
Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://
www.crma.org, 12:15pm Wed Dec 1.
Artist Gift Show Sneak Preview Party, an exclusive first
chance to see and buy new artwork by local and regional artists,
and enjoy wine and appetizers; $8 at the door; for information, call
309-793-1213, Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL,
http://www.quadcityarts.com, 6:30pm Wed Dec 1.
Episodes of Parisian Visual Culture in the Era of Thomas
Edison: Printmaking and Illumination Discourse, with guest
speaker Dr. S. Hollis Clayson, a presentation in the Vaky Art
History Lecture Series; followed by a reception in the Augustana
College Art Museum; for information, call 309-794-7231, Larson
Hall-Augustana College, Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts, Augustana
College, Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu, 7:30pm Wed
Dec 1.
Thursdays at the Figge, art talks, live music, activities, and
food specials; for information, contact Heather at 563-326-7804 or
haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd
St, Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, 5pm Thu Dec
2 thru Thu Feb 24.
Finding Contemporary Art in China: Nanjing, Beijing and
Shanghai, lecture in conjunction with the exhibit “China: Insights.
New Photography from the Peoples Republic”; with Director
of the Grinnell College Faulconer Gallery, Leslie Wright; free; for
information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410
Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, 7pm Thu Dec 2.
Doodlebugs Program: “Czech This Out!”, co-sponsored by
the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art; preschoolers and their adult
companions will learn about the Czech Republic with Baruska
and her great-grandma, then make a stamp inspired by the Czech
woodcut tradition; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar
Rapids Public Library, 500 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.
crma.org, 10:30am Fri Dec 3.
Gallery Hop!, annual showcase of local and regional artists in
various galleries, restaurants, and other venues in downtown Rock
Island; free; for information, call 309-788-6311, The District of Rock
Island, 16 1/2 St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.ridistrict.com, 5pm
Fri Dec 3.
Opening Reception for Zwiebel: A Quarter-Life
Retrospective, students graduating with honors from the fine
arts program at St. Ambrose exhibit their work; featuring the thesis
work of Zachary Cleve, Lisa Ford, Margaret Wendling and Amanda
Stanton; free; for information, contact Heather Lovewell at 563-
209-1287 or 563-333-6444, Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University,
2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, http://web.sau.edu/catich, 5pm
Fri Dec 3.
Creative Connections: Artists in Action, free; for information,
call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave.,
Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, 10:30am Sat Dec 4.
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Exhibition Opening: A Show of Hands - Ceramics from the
Collection, the museum’s first exhibit of its collected ceramics;
free; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of
Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, 10am
Sat Dec 4.
FREE ONLINE
Handmade City’s Renegade Arts and Crafts Show, one-of-
a-kind, handmade creations for sale, with items by area artisans
and art collectives The Adventure Orange, Betty Round, Cupboards
Zine, Dilly Baby, Doug, Jack & Me, Fannie’s Closet, Ladynoble, Leah
Sprott, Lil Squeeks, Oh So Little Prints, and Terrible Delicious; for
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information or to exhibit at future events, contact Handmade City
at handmadecityinfo@gmail.com, Theo’s Java Club, 213 17th St.,
Rock Island, IL, 10am Sat Dec 4.
Left Bank Art League’s Holiday Fine Art and Craft Show,
artworks and crafts by area artisans, with proceeds benefiting area
womens and children’s centers; for information, call Diane Wall
at 563-343-2765 or e-mail iipics@hotmail.com, Mississippi Valley
Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St, Davenport, IA, 9am Sat Dec 4.
SmArt Activities, make handmade ornaments; free; for
information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410
Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, 1pm Sat Dec 4.
All Categories • All FREE Weekly Figge Exhibition Tour, a docent-led tour providing
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an introduction to each exhibition, plus highlights of works; free
with museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804,
Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
 figgeartmuseum.org, 1:30pm Sun Dec 5 thru Sun Feb 27.
Parents’ Day Out, drop your kids off at the CRMA for an
evening of art activities while you finish your holiday shopping;
$5/child, free to museum members; for information, call 319-366-
7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids,
IA, http://www.crma.org, 4pm Thu Dec 16, 12pm Sat Dec 18.
Final Friday and Festivus for the Rest of Us, original gifts you
can’t find anywhere else; featuring artist demonstrations and live
music by Sarah Allner; free, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E.
2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.midcoast.org, 6pm Fri Dec 17.
Reception for “The American and French Inspiration”,
exhibit showcasing the husband-and-wife works of artists
Ccile Houl (pastel portrait paintings) and David Garrison (pastel
landscapes); an Art Salon @ The Museum Store exhibit; for
information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St,
Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, 5pm Thu Jan 6.
Young Artists at the Figge Recognition Ceremony: Geneseo
Community Schools, exhibit of student works; for information,
call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA,
http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, 1pm Sun Jan 16.
Reception: Renee Meyer Ernst, art exhibition; for information,
call 563-333-6254, Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St.
Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, http://web.sau.
edu/galvin/morrissey.html, 5:30pm Sat Jan 29.
Reception: Social Commentaries, exhibition displays the
work of eight artists who explored how the Book Arts medium
can be used to provoke social commentary on contemporary
social issues; for information, contact Heather Lovewell at 563-209-
1287 or LovewellHeatherL@sau.edu, Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose
University, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, http://web.sau.edu/
catich/, 5pm Sat Jan 29.
Young Artists at the Figge Recognition Ceremony: Moline
Community Schools, exhibit of student works; for information,
call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA,
http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, 6pm Thu Feb 10.
Reception: Aaron Lurth, photography exhibit; for information,
call 319-398-5517, Iowa Hall Gallery, Kirkwood Community
College, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.
kirkwood.edu/site/index.php?p=9881, 6pm Fri Feb 11.
Reception for “Prairie Visions”, acrylic paintings by Pam
Ohnemus and mixed media drawings by Priscilla Steele; an Art
Salon @ The Museum Store exhibit; for information, call 563-326-
7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
figgeartmuseum.org, 5pm Thu Feb 17.
Exhibits & Shows
Paintings by Tony Brown, first visual-art exhibit in Iowa for
artist and musician; free; for information, call 319-338-0354, The
Chait Galleries Downtown, 218 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA,
http://www.thegalleriesdowntown.com, thru Fri Nov 26.
Hunt Harris, in the Art Salon @ The Museum Store;
digital photography for information, call 563-326-7804,
Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
figgeartmuseum.org, thru Sun Nov 28.
Images from a Well-Traveled Lens, digital photographs by
Quad-City photographer and entrepreneur Hunt Harris; an Art
Salon @ The Museum Store exhibit; for information, call 563-326-
7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
figgeartmuseum.org, thru Sun Nov 28.
19th Annual Thomson Causeway Photo Contest Winners,
winning artworks in the categories of Wildlife, Recreation, and
Landscape; for information, call 815-259-3628, River Arts Center,
229 5th Ave S, Clinton, IA, thru Tue Nov 30.
John VandeWalle, sculpture exhibit; Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun
noon-4pm; for information, call 309-794-0991, Quad City Botanical
Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcgardens.com,
thru Tue Nov 30.
Karen Blomme, for information, call 309-786-2430, MidCoast
Fine Arts Gallery, Mississippi Valley Welcome Center, I-80 and US
Highway 67, LeClaire, IA, http://www.midcoast.org/galleries/
leclaire.htm, thru Tue Nov 30.
Kim McCool, oil on porcelain; for information, call 309-786-
2430, MidCoast at the i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr., Moline, IL,
http://www.midcoast.org/galleries/iwireless.htm, thru Tue Nov 30.
Pamela Ohnemus - Chuck Vitello, acrylics by Ohnemus,
photography by Vitello; for information, call 309-786-2430,
MidCoast Centre Station Gallery, 1200 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://
www.midcoast.org/galleries/centerstation.htm, thru Tue Nov 30.
Blockism, featuring the Screen Prints of Texas-based artist
Jonathan Stewart, exploring “how history, experiences, and
emotions are packaged for consumption”; for information,
contact Joseph Lappie at pepticrobot@pepticrobotpress.com,
The Bakery Gallery, 1330 East 12th St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
thebakerygallery.blogspot.com, thru Wed Dec 1.
Edward T. Schmid, works in glass; for information, call 319-
398-5517, Iowa Hall Gallery, Kirkwood Community College, 6301
Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.kirkwood.edu/
site/index.php?p=9881, thru Fri Dec 10.
Goya’s “Disasters of War”, exhibit of 47 prints constituting
what many have called “the earliest form of war reporting”; for
information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410
Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, thru Sun Dec
12.
Single-channel 1: Elements of Displacement - Anri Sala,
videos by world-renowned Albanian artist who approaches the
subject of displacement from geographic, cultural, and linguistic
points of view; free with museum admission; for information,
call 515-277-4405, Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des
Moines, IA, http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org, thru Sun Dec 12.
 Clinton Art Association Exhibit, works by Barbara Barrows,
Gloria O’Donnell, Andrea Streets, Lyle Andresen, Karen Austin, Mic
Barnes, Ron Blatchley, Lois Bock, Greg Dickinson, Mark Hubbart,
Deb Jacobsen, Terry Merchant, Patrick Mooney, Georgia Parks, Jean
Patterson, Vernon Schaver, Delores Solberg, Greg Steele, Bonnie
Temperley, and Nora Kate Wood; for information, call Martha Hayes
at 563-243-4440., River Arts Center, 229 5th Ave S, Clinton, IA, thru
Thu Dec 23.
Ange Glade of the A.K. Glade Collection, on Tuesdays and
Saturdays; nostalgic black-and-white photographs; vibrant color
photographic illustrations of the Quad Cities’ riverfront parks and
other areas of interest; for information, call 563-499-6570, Freight
House, 421 W River Dr, Davenport, IA, 3pm thru Tue Dec 28.
Corrine Smith, the director/instructor for Augustana College’s
Kaleidoscope children’s art program exhibits mixed-media collage
works created with layers of acrylic paint and handmade papers;
on the second floor; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island
Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
rockislandlibrary.org, thru Wed Dec 29.
The Art of Charles Walzem, 35 original paintings from 1984-
2004, by the late Rock Island artist; for information, call 309-786-
2430, MidCoast Gallery West, 2nd Ave & 16 1/2 St, Rock Island, IL,
http://www.midcoast.org/galleries/gallerywest.htm, thru Wed
Dec 29.
Cozy Up, exhibit of artists working in textiles, with works from
one-of-a-kind wearable pieces to unique works of fine art, by
Karen Cusack, Leana Gravert, Jo Fifield, Maureen Frieburger, Amy
Boynton, Sue and Mackenzie Hellert, Gail Chavenelle, Karen Goslin,
Lana Santamaria, Melissa Brown, Jan Beecher, and Heidi Pettitt;
for information, call 563-872-3388 or e-mail offthewallartgallery@
gmail.com, The Great River Gallery, 116 N. Riverview, Bellevue, IA,
thru Thu Dec 30.
Ange Glade of the A.K. Glade Collection, by appointment
at the inside gallery at 3rd & Brady; nostalgic black-and-white
photographs; vibrant color photographic illustrations of the Quad
Cities’ riverfront parks and other areas of interest; for information,
call 563-499-6570, Union Arcade Building, 200 Block Brady Street,
Davenport, IA, thru Fri Dec 31.
Group Show, for information, call 309-786-2430, MidCoast
Gallery West, 2nd Ave & 16 1/2 St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
midcoast.org/galleries/gallerywest.htm, thru Fri Dec 31.
Judy Gray, pastels; for information, call 309-786-2430,
MidCoast at the RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://
www.midcoast.org/galleries/rivercenter.htm, thru Fri Dec 31.
Bad Dreams, exhibit presents the imagery of nightmares,
from literal depictions of our worst fears to surrealistic visions
that inexplicably conjure up anxiety and unease; works range
from 16th-century engraving to contemporary photography; free
with museum admission; for information, call 515-277-4405, Des
Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, http://www.
desmoinesartcenter.org, thru Sun Jan 2.
China: Insights. New Documentary Photography from the
People’s Republic, seven photographers presents works with
themes including rural Catholicism, the population shift from
country to city, and the emergence of a thriving pop/club scene as
an index of internationalization; for information, call 319-366-7503,
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA,
http://www.crma.org, thru Sun Jan 2.
Mercedes Matter: A Retrospective Exhibition, exhibition of
works by artist who studied with the prominent art teacher and
Abstract Expressionist master Hans Hofmann; for information, call
563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA,
http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, thru Sun Jan 2.
The Artistic Legacy of Mercedes Matter: The Knox
College Students of Matter, exhibition highlights Matters
progressive educational philosophy and important historical role
as an influential art teacher; for information, call 563-326-7804,
Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
figgeartmuseum.org, thru Sun Jan 2.
Quad City Wood Turners Club - Jeff Stevenson, functional art
by members of the Wood Turners Club, and paintings with mixed
media by Stevenson; for information, call 309-793-1213, extension
108, Quad City Arts at the Airport, Quad City International Airport,
Airport Rd, Moline, IL, http://www.quadcityarts.com, thru Tue
Jan 4.
The Art of Quilting, an exhibit of works by the Mississippi
Valley Quilters Guild, featuring an array of quilting methods
traditional and non-traditional, including full-sized and sample
squares from area quilters; Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun noon-4pm;
for information, call 309-794-0991, Quad City Botanical Center,
2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcgardens.com, thru
Tue Jan 4.
3rd Annual Small Works Show, works by over 60 local and
regional artists, including quilts by Patti Zwick, jewelry in precious
metals by Young Joo Yoo, ceramic sculpture from Elizabeth Shriver,
oil paintings by Nancy Lindsay and Michael Rose, photography
from Rebecca Skow, and more; for information, call 319-338-4442,
The Chait Galleries Downtown, 218 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA,
http://www.thegalleriesdowntown.com, thru Wed Jan 5.
Brent Houzenga, mixed media works influenced by modern
art, comic books, graffiti, and punk rock poster art; an eclectic mix
of painting styles incorporating drips and graffiti with stencils
on found objects including reclaimed windows, rustic frames,
and antique photographs; for information, call 563-625-9925 or
e-mail maquoketaartexperience@hotmail.com, Maquoketa Art
Experience Studio & Gallery, 124 S. Main St., Maquoketa, IA, http://
www.maquoketa-arts.org, thru Wed Jan 5.
2010 College Invitational, third annual exhibit of drawings
and paintings, sculpture and ceramics, prints and book arts,
graphic design and digital photography, and jewelry and
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metalwork by students from Augustana College, Black Hawk
College, Knox College, Monmouth College, St. Ambrose University,
Scott Community College, and Western Illinois University; for
information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St,
Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, thru Sat Jan 8.
Dancing Towards Death, exhibit examines the origins of
the Dance of Death and its subsequent permutations, including
examples from artists as diverse as Hans Holbein, Albrecht
Drer, Rembrandt, Max Klinger, Kthe Kollwitz, Georg Grosz,
James Ensor and Sue Coe; for information, call 563-326-7804,
Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
figgeartmuseum.org, thru Sun Jan 9.
Rev. Edward Catich, art exhibition; for information, call 563-
333-6254, Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose
University, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, http://web.sau.edu/
catich, thru Sat Jan 15.
Christkindlmarkt, annual holiday market; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm,
Sun. noon-4pm; free; for information, call 563-322-8844, German
American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://
www.gahc.org, thru Mon Jan 31.
German Christmas Traditions, annual holiday exhibit;
Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free; for information, call
563-322-8844, German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.gahc.org, thru Mon Jan 31.
Liberal Arts through the AGES: A Sesquicentennial
Celebration, an introduction to western visual art history and
its multicultural links, examining both written and visual primary
documents across the history of civilization, including many works
of art from the college collection; Tue.-Sun. noon-4pm; closed
during winter break Dec. 17Jan. 10; for information, call 309-794-
7231, Augustana College Art Museum, Centennial Hall Building,
Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu, thru Sat Feb 12.
Art in Roman Life, over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels,
ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; for information, call
319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar
Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, thru Wed Mar 2.
Chaos and Creation on the Pentacrest, exhibition offering a
historical look at the University of Iowa during some of the nation’s
troubled and changing years, 1965-1975; featuring the creation
of a psychedelic mural, the recreation of a UI dorm room from the
1968-69 academic year, a film series with discussion panels and
a childrens screen-printing workshop, Old Capitol, 21 Old Capitol
Museum, Iowa City, IA, http://www.uiowa.edu, thru Wed Mar 2.
Grant Wood: In Focus, culled from the museum’s extensive
collection of works, this single-gallery installation serves as a brief
overview of the artistic achievements of this important American
painter; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum
of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, thru
Wed Mar 2.
Mauricio Lasansky, new takes on the important Iowa City
artist; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum
Celebration of Christmas 2010
of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, thru
Wed Mar 2.
Treasures from the National Czech & Slovak Museum &
Library Collection, examples of fine, folk, and decorative art,
textiles embellished with beads and embroidery, costumes,
fine Royal Dux porcelain pieces, glass and crystal, and more; for Opera@Augustana presents 
information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Truce of Carols
410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, thru Wed Libretto and music by Michael Taylor
Mar 2.
A Legacy for Iowa: Pollock’s Mural and Modern November 19, 20 & 21 at 8 p.m.
Masterworks, continuing exhibit featuring 22 works from the Tickets: $10–$12
University of Iowa Museum of Art; for information, call 563-326-
7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www. Christmas at Augustana 
uiowa.edu/uima, thru Wed Mar 2.
Frank Lloyd Wright: The Art of Living, continuing gallery Ensembles include the Augustana Choir,
exhibit; for information, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Augustana Brass Ensemble, Augustana
Davenport, IA, http://figgeart.org, Wed Mar 2. Symphony Orchestra, Cantilena
Northern Europe: Conflict & Reform, continuing gallery
exhibit; for information, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Augustana, Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble
Davenport, IA, http://figgeart.org, Wed Mar 2. and Wennerberg Men’s Chorus.
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National Identity & Visual Culture: 19th-Century American
Art, continuing gallery exhibit; for information, Figge Art Museum, December 3 at 8 p.m. and
225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://figgeart.org, Wed Mar 2. December 4 at 4 p.m.
Art & Devotion in Viceregal New Spain, continuing gallery
exhibit; for information, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St,
Tickets: $15–$20
Davenport, IA, http://figgeart.org, Wed Mar 2.
The American Century , highlighting the many movements of Handel Oratorio Society
20th Century art; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids
Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma. presents Messiah 
org, thru Wed Mar 2. December 11 at 8 p.m.
Amana Colonies: The Move to City Life, exhibit in partnership
with the Amana Heritage Society; artifacts and personal stories
December 12 at 2 p.m.
on trades including blacksmithing, baking, butchering, weaving Tickets: $16–$20
and more; programs and demonstrations scheduled throughout
the course of the exhibit; focuses on the time during the Great Augustana Chamber Singers
Depression when some members of the Amana communal society present Lessons and Carols
made the decision to come to Davenport; free for members and
free with museum admission for nonmembers; for information, December 16 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets: www.augustana.edu/tickets 
call 563-322-8844 or e-mail ach@gahc.org, German American Event is free and open to the public. or call the ticket office at 309.794.7306
Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.gahc.
org, thru Wed Mar 2.
Festivus for the Rest of Us, works in a variety of media
for display and purchase; for information, call 309-786-2430,
Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://
www.bucktownarts.com, Fri Nov 26 thru Fri Dec 31.
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by Mike Schulz • mike@rcreader.com

Harry Potter and the Deathly Pacing

HARRY POTTER & THE a word of Rowling’s prose, and I readily concede
that the Harry Potter films are simply Not Meant
DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART I for Me – nor, really, for anyone who hasn’t happily
About two-thirds of the way through Harry devoured the book series. The audience isn’t even
Potter & the Deathly Hallows: Part I, Rupert Grint’s given passing reminders what roles, say, Timothy
Ron Weasley finally has it out with Emma Watson’s Spall’s Wormtail or David Thewlis’ Remus Lupin
Hermione Granger and Daniel Radcliffe’s Harry. Fed played in previous installments; there are times,
up with the apparent many times, when
hopelessness of the understandable
their latest quest, but unfortunate lack
and more than a of backstory makes
bit peeved about Deathly Hallows I
his eternal status feel like a colossal
as Harry’s second in-joke without a
banana, Ron angrily punchline. And as
asserts that the three usual, this new work
wizards-in-training crowds and confuses
aren’t finding things further by
anything and aren’t introducing even
Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson in Harry more Rowling
getting anywhere,
and eventually Potter & the Deathly Hallows: Part I characters for us to
storms off in a huff. Never in my life have I felt so keep track of, some of whom are dispatched, and
connected to Rupert Grint. not at all satisfyingly, just when they’re getting kind
In many ways, it’s easy to see how arguments of interesting. (Was it my imagination, or was Bill
could be made for Deathly Hallows I being the most Nighy’s Minister of Magic – a seemingly important
polished and impressive of the seven films thus figure, because his closeup opens the film – actually
far in the wildly popular film franchise. Director killed off-screen?)
David Yates, helming his third consecutive Harry But while there are occasional diversions even
Potter adaptation, lends the proceedings an epic for the Rowling virgins among us – none more
grandeur that rarely slips into portentousness, and riveting than the gorgeously animated fairy-tale
he’s aided greatly by the talents of cinematographer sequence that gives the movie its title – Deathly
Eduardo Serra, whose nighttime imagery, especially, Hallows I’s oppressive melancholia and slowness
is evocative and frequently stunning. The film’s systematically drain the fun from the film; in one
production design, as you’d expect, is glorious mid-film “action” scene that finds our heroes
throughout. Every so often, one of author J.K. disguised as middle-aged Muggles, Yates even
Rowling’s more lyrical inspirations will startle exacerbates the pokey-ness by having characters
you with its emotional resonance, such as the run around in slow-motion. I understand that
early, haunting moment that finds an anguished this concluding chapter of the Harry Potter saga is
Hermione magically obliterating herself from her designed to be more introspective, thoughtful, and
parents’ memories, her image slowly fading from the sad than its predecessors, but seriously, couldn’t
Grangers’ family photos. the pace have been picked up a little? The scenes
And in their seventh go-round as Rowling’s in which our youthful trio attempts to find and
heroic trio, Radcliffe, Watson, and Grint have destroy four precious horcruxes, in particular,
never been finer. The Harry Potter movies have are so aimless and sluggish that even the film’s
always offered a haven (and, presumably, a healthy rare jokes land with a thud. When, at around the
paycheck) for the finest British character actors not two-hour mark, our heroes finally succeed in
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named McKellen or Stewart, and Yates’ latest finds demolishing one and Ron makes a crack about
room for Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham Carter, there being “only three to go,” barely anyone in the
Alan Rickman, Brendan Gleeson, Robbie Coltrane, audience laughs, perhaps because the thought of
Julie Walters, Rhys Ifans, and roughly two dozen six more hours of such narrative dawdling is too
other recognizable thespians. But with most of them much to bear.
only popping up for one brief scene, the weight of Achingly protracted though it is, Deathly
Deathly Hallows I falls squarely on the shoulders of Hallows; Part I may, for the devout, be bliss. This
its young leads, and it’s a pleasure to report that they more casual Harry Potter viewer, however, just left
carry the load with exceptional nuance, conviction, grateful that the film was as handsomely produced
and skill. For at least an hour of the film’s nearly and forcefully performed as it was ... and that,
two-and-a-half-hour running length, there’s no one barring flashbacks, the unfailingly obnoxious CGI
on-screen but Harry, Hermione, and Ron, yet the critter Dobby was finally out of the picture for
characters’ portrayers are so wonderfully invested good. Speaking in third-person, the nauseating little
that you don’t even miss the enjoyably eccentric irritant squawks, “Dobby has no master! Dobby is a
contributions of their elder co-stars. free elf!” Dobby is a pain in the ass.
A good thing, too, because God was this movie
tough to sit through. As I’ve repeated in these pages For reviews of The Last Three Days and other current
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Zwiebel: A Quarter-Life Retrospective, students graduating
with honors from the fine arts program at St. Ambrose exhibit
their work; featuring the thesis work of Zachary Cleve, Lisa Ford,
Margaret Wendling and Amanda Stanton; free; for information,
contact Heather Lovewell at 563-209-1287 or 563-333-6444, Catich
Gallery - St. Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA,
http://web.sau.edu/catich, Tue Nov 30 thru Fri Dec 17.
Victoria’s Secrets: Portraits and a Graphic Novel, for
information, call 368-6475, ext. 6, Janalyn Hanson White Gallery,
Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, IA, Wed Dec 1 thru Thu Dec
9.
Beth Peters - Betsy Zmuda-Swanson, fiber works by Peters,
acrylics by Zmuda-Swanson; for information, call 309-786-2430,
MidCoast Centre Station Gallery, 1200 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://
www.midcoast.org/galleries/centerstation.htm, Wed Dec 1 thru
Mon Jan 31.
David Hast - Samuel Lemieux, pen & ink by Hast, sculpture
by Lemieux; for information, call 309-786-2430, MidCoast at the i
wireless Center, 1201 River Dr., Moline, IL, http://www.midcoast.
org/galleries/iwireless.htm, Wed Dec 1 thru Mon Jan 31.
Sara Slee Brown - Mindy Diaz, photography by Brown,
jewelry by Diaz; for information, call 309-786-2430, MidCoast
Fine Arts Gallery, Mississippi Valley Welcome Center, I-80 and US
Highway 67, LeClaire, IA, http://www.midcoast.org/galleries/
leclaire.htm, Wed Dec 1 thru Mon Jan 31.
A Show of Hands: Ceramics from the Collection, featuring
photographer Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret’s donations of a series of
important studio ceramics from the 1970s and’80s; the museum’s
first collective exhibit or its ceramic works; for information, call
319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar
Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, Sat Dec 4 thru Wed Mar 2.
The American and French Inspiration, exhibit showcasing
the husband-and-wife works of artists Ccile Houl (pastel portrait
paintings) and David Garrison (pastel landscapes); an Art Salon
@ The Museum Store exhibit; for information, call 563-326-7804,
Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
figgeartmuseum.org, Sat Dec 4 thru Fri Jan 28.
Single-channel 1: Elements of Displacement - Artur
Zmijewski, videos by world-renowned Polish artist who
approaches the subject of displacement from geographic, cultural,
and linguistic points of view; free with museum admission; for
information, call 515-277-4405, Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand
Ave., Des Moines, IA, http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org, Fri Dec
17 thru Sun Jan 30.
Taking Wing: Children’s Book Illustrations of Birds, Bats,
and Flying Bugs from the Cedar Rapids Public Library, exhibit
of children’s-book creatures, from pterodactyls to roosters, bats to
penguins, butterflies to dragonflies, and more; for information, call
319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar
Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, Sun Jan 2 thru Wed Mar 2.
Aaron Lurth, photography exhibit; for information, call 319-
398-5517, Iowa Hall Gallery, Kirkwood Community College, 6301
Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.kirkwood.edu,
Mon Jan 10 thru Fri Feb 18.
Young Artists at the Figge: Geneseo Community Schools,
exhibit of student works; for information, call 563-326-7804,
Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
figgeartmuseum.org, Sat Jan 15 thru Sun Jan 30.
Tracks: The Railroad in Photographs from the George
Eastman House Collection, exhibit explores 160 years of railroad
and photographic history; for information, call 563-326-7804,
Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
figgeartmuseum.org, Sat Jan 15 thru Wed Mar 2.
Social Commentaries, exhibition displays the work of eight
artists who explored how the Book Arts medium can be used
to provoke social commentary on contemporary social issues;
noon-5pm, Tue-Fri; for information, contact Heather Lovewell at
563-209-1287 or LovewellHeatherL@sau.edu, Catich Gallery - St.
Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, http://web.sau.
edu/catich, Tue Jan 18 thru Fri Feb 25.
Taking Wing: Children’s Book Illustrations of Birds, Bats,
and Flying Bugs from the Cedar Rapids Public Library, exhibit
includes more than 60 images from 13 picture and pop-up books;
the book art reveals a variety of media and techniques, with
picture-book illustrations in batik, marbleized paper mosaic, and
delicate cut-paper, and pop-up books rendered in pencil, marker,
watercolor, acrylic, and linoleum block print; for information, call
319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar
Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, Sat Jan 22 thru Wed Mar 2.
Renee Meyer Ernst, art exhibition; for information, call 563-
333-6254, Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose
University, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, http://web.sau.edu/
catich, Sat Jan 29 thru Wed Mar 2.
Young Artists at the Figge: Moline Community Schools,
exhibit of student works; for information, call 563-326-7804,
Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
figgeartmuseum.org, Sat Feb 5 thru Sun Feb 20.
Prairie Visions, acrylic paintings by Pam Ohnemus and
mixed media drawings by Priscilla Steele; an Art Salon @ The
Museum Store exhibit; for information, call 563-326-7804,
Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
figgeartmuseum.org, Mon Feb 7 thru Wed Mar 2.
Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Community Schools,
exhibit of student works; for information, call 563-326-7804,
Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
figgeartmuseum.org, Sat Feb 26 thru Wed Mar 2.
Laura Young, exhibit of drawings; for information, call 319-
398-5517, Iowa Hall Gallery, Kirkwood Community College, 6301
Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.kirkwood.edu,
Mon Feb 28 thru Wed Mar 2.
T.L. Solien: Recent Paintings, large-scale oil and enamel
paintings by Minnesota artist; noon-5pm, Tue-Fri; for information,
call 563-333-6444, Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University, 2101
Gaines St., Davenport, IA, http://web.sau.edu/catich, Tue Mar 1
thru Wed Mar 2.
Classes
Open Studio, Thursdays at 4pm & Saturdays at noon;
participants are welcome to bring their own materials, projects,
and ideas; trained staff is available to help with design and
technical assistance; the torch studio is available to those with
experience; for information, call 319-338-1566, Beadology Iowa,
220 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, http://www.dawnsbeads.com,
thru Thu Dec 30.
Peyote Bracelet in Color Gradient, with instructor Nikki Frese;
using peyote stitch, learn a simple yet effective technique to blend
from one color to another, and create a bracelet using Delica seed
beads; $72; for information and to register, call 319-338-1566,
Beadology Iowa, 220 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, http://www.
beadologyiowa.com, 10am Sat Nov 27.
Calligraphy, with instructor Amy Nielsen; learn the techniques
and materials that can transform your writing from plain to
beautiful and make all your correspondence memorable; $30-
$35; for information and to register, contact Heather Aaronson
at haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org or 563-326-7804, ext. 2045,
Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://figgeart.
org/Education/Classes.aspx, 6pm Tue Nov 30.
Silk Scarf Painting Class, Thursdays at noon; learn the age-old
process of painting on silk and come away with a beautiful 15
x 60 scarf to wear with your spring wardrobe or display in your
home; $20-$25; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for
Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.
casiseniors.org, Thu Dec 2 thru Thu Dec 9.
Basic Stringing Class, with instructor Nikki Frese or Mallory
Zapf; make two bracelets using a variety of beads; learn about
two different stringing materials, when you might use each,
and how to professionally add a clasp; no previous experience
necessary; $55; for information and to register, call 319-338-1566,
Beadology Iowa, 220 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, http://www.
beadologyiowa.com, 10am Sat Dec 4.
Basic Wirework Class, with instructor Nikki Frese or Mallory
Zapf; explore wire techniques incorporating attractive beading
components; receive instruction on the use of jewelry tools that
will assist you in making three pairs of earrings; no previous
experience necessary; $55; for information and to register, call
319-338-1566, Beadology Iowa, 220 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA,
http://www.beadologyiowa.com, 1pm Sat Dec 4.
Create-a-Painting Workshop, acrylics workshop led by artist
and writer Sandra Principe of Galena, Illinois; participants will
create a portrait of a glowing fall birch tree during a three-hour;
designed for beginners or anyone who wants to try something
new; $35, with an optional $15 materials fee if you choose not to
bring your own supplies; for information and to register, contact
Paula at maquoketaartexperience@hotmail.com or 563-652-
9925, Maquoketa Art Experience Studio & Gallery, 124 S. Main St.,
Maquoketa, IA, http://www.maquoketa-arts.org, 12pm Sat Dec 4.
Holiday Mosaics Workshop, with instructor Mary Stringer;
make a fabulous fine-art mosaic that you can give as a gift or use in
your own home; $30-$35, $10 materials fee payable to instructor
at workshop; for information and to register, contact Heather
Aaronson at haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org or 563-326-7804,
ext. 2045, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://
figgeart.org/Education/Classes.aspx, 10:30am Sat Dec 4.
Special Flamework, with instructor Wendy Ford; tell us
one or two things you want to work on in the flame studio and
the instructor will spend time with you on those skills; $75; for
information and to register, call 319-338-1566, Beadology Iowa,
220 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, http://www.beadologyiowa.
com, 6pm Wed Dec 8.
Cool Jewels Workshop, with instructor Terri Ahlers; dress up
your wardrobe with a beautiful pair of earrings and matching
bracelet or elegant necklace you create with fabulous red coral or
sparkling amethyst beads; $30-$35, $35 necklace kit fee payable to
instructor at workshop ($10 matching earring sets also available);
for information and to register, contact Heather Aaronson at
haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org or 563-326-7804, ext. 2045,
Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://figgeart.
org/Education/Classes.aspx, 10:30am Sat Dec 11.
Altered Books Workshop, with instructor Christina Allen;
students will use the books theyve brought to class and change
them into visual art works by cutting, pasting, collaging,
embellishing, painting and drawing on the pages and covers;
$30-$35; for information and to register, contact Heather Aaronson
at haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org or 563-326-7804, ext. 2045,
Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://figgeart.
org/Education/Classes.aspx, 10:30am Sat Jan 8.
Capturing the Magic Light, presented by the Quad Cities
Photography Club and led by Mark Rasmussen; seminar will
instruct participants in areas of dynamic landscape composition,
exposure technique, and the practical and effective use of
available filtration, and give the participant a full working
understanding of how light and weather interact; $35-$50; to
register, call 563-386-6900, Best Western Steeplegate Inn, 100 W.
76th St., Davenport, IA, http://www.QCPhotoclub.com, 9am Sat
Jan 15.
Eagle Photography with Live Photo Shoot, presented by
the Quad Cities Photography Club and led by Stan Bousson;
participants will discuss techniques to get the best pictures of bald
eagles possible with the equipment available, various exposure
modes, manual and aperture priority, shutter priority and program
modes, and how to use them and why; 1pm trip to Lock and Dam
14 to photograph eagles; $15-$30; to register, call 563-386-6900,
Best Western Steeplegate Inn, 100 W. 76th St., Davenport, IA,
http://www.QCPhotoclub.com, 9am Sun Jan 16.
Portraits in Pastel Workshop, internationally-known French
pastel artist Cecile Houl Garrison will lead an all-day workshop
in pastel portrait painting; learn layering, blending, textural
techniques and more that will help you model richly colored,
realistic portraits; $110-$115; for information and to register,
contact Heather Aaronson at haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org
or 563-326-7804, ext. 2045, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St,
Davenport, IA, http://figgeart.org/Education/Classes.aspx, 9:30am
Sat Jan 29.
Architectural Rendering with Watercolor, Thursdays thru
Feb. 24; acclaimed Quad Cities artist Tom Hempel will share the
watercolor techniques and tips he has developed to create his
award-winning architectural watercolor renderings; beginning
to intermediate students will learn how to paint with watercolor
to balance the brilliance of bright, sunlit areas with the boldness
of deep shadow; $60-$65; for information and to register, contact
Heather Aaronson at haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org or 563-326-
7804, ext. 2045, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA,
http://figgeart.org/Education/Classes.aspx, 6pm Thu Feb 3.
Relief Sculpture & Mold-Making, Tuesdays thru Mar. 1;
Isabel Bloom sculptor Donna Young will guide students through
the multi-step process of creating a low-relief sculpture, making
a plaster mold of it, and creating multiple plaster castings from
the mold; learn how to modify each casting by carving into the
mold and applying various color finish techniques; $65-$70, $15
materials fee payable to instructor at workshop; for information
and to register, contact Heather Aaronson at haaronson@
figgeartmuseum.org or 563-326-7804, ext. 2045, Figge Art
Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://figgeart.org/
Education/Classes.aspx, 6pm Tue Feb 8.
Silk Painting Workshop, with instructor Mary Stringer; use
the dye/resist techniques learned in class to create bold, flowing
designs that will add pizzazz to your ensemble; $30-$35, $15
materials fee payable to instructor at workshop; for information
and to register, contact Heather Aaronson at haaronson@
figgeartmuseum.org or 563-326-7804, ext. 2045, Figge Art
Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://figgeart.org/
Education/Classes.aspx, 10:30am Sat Feb 12.
Painting with Oil Pastels Workshop, instructor Bruce Carter
will teach students oil pastel basics, including blending, creating
textures from smooth to impasto, layering colors and more in this
fun, creative workshop; $30-$35; for information and to register,
contact Heather Aaronson at haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org
or 563-326-7804, ext. 2045, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St,
Davenport, IA, http://figgeart.org/Education/Classes.aspx, 10:30am
Sat Feb 26.
Call For Entry
35th Annual Rock Island Fine Arts Exhibition, annual juried
competition, co-sponsored with the Rock Island Art Guild, open
to artists working in any media except video who reside within
a 150-mile radius of the Quad Cities; entry specifications are on
the Call for Entries to be mailed in November and online at www.
augustana.edu/x2780.xml; the slide or digital image entry deadline
is Jan. 20; more than $3,000 in awards may be presented, including
the Sally MacMillan Watercolor Award given in recognition of the
founder of the Rock Island Art Guild; for information, call 309-794-
7231, Augustana College Art Museum, Centennial Hall Building,
Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu, thru Thu Jan 20.
Concerts
Shinedown, Florida rockers in concert, with opener Will Hoge;
$35-$39.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd
St., Davenport, IA, http://www.adlertheatre.com, 8pm Fri Nov 26.
The Chi-Lites, 70’s-era soul singers of “Have You Seen Her” and
“Oh Girl”; free; for information, call 319-648-1234, Riverside Casino
and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, IA, http://www.
riversidecasinoandresort.com, 7 & 10pm Fri Nov 26.
Sweet Dreams: A Patsy Cline Tribute, concert of the
legendary artist’s songs, starring CJ Harding; $12-$24; for tickets
and information, call 641-472-2787, Stephen Sondheim Center for
the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield,
IA, http://www.fairfieldacc.com, 7:30pm Sat Nov 27.
The Return: A Tribute to the Beatles, Fab Four tribute artists
in concert; $10-$20; for tickets and information, call 800-843-4753
(800-THE-ISLE), Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 1777
Isle Parkway, Bettendorf, IA, http://bettendorf.isleofcapricasinos.
com, 7:30pm Sat Nov 27.
Zither Ensemble Performance, on Saturdays at 3pm; for
information, call 563-322-8844, German American Heritage Center,
712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.gahc, Sat Nov 27 thru
Sat Dec 25.
Stars & Promises: The Story of Christmas 2010, presented by
the Moline High School “Share Joys” Committee and the Quad City
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Parrot Head Club, featuring traditional and original holiday music
performed by the Peter Mayer Group; $15-$50; for information,
call 309-743-8833, Moline High School, 3600 Avenue of the Cities,
Moline, IL, http://www.QCPH.com, 7pm Sun Nov 28.
The Judds: The Last Encore, final tour with the legendary
country artists in concert, with new music, holiday hits, and
25 years of fan favorites; $49.50-$75; for tickets, call 800-745-
3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.
iwirelesscenter.com, 7pm Sun Nov 28.
Black Hawk College Piano Recital, free; for information,
contact music professor Jon Palomaki at 309-796-5478 or
palomakij@bhc.edu, Deere-Wiman Carriage House, 817 11th Ave.,
Moline, IL, http://www.bhc.edu, 7:30pm Mon Nov 29.
Branson on the Road - Christmas Style, touring performance
featuring Christmas music, old country favorites, amazing
instrumentals, and comedy; matinee - 11:45am doors, noon
plated lunch, 1pm performance; $41.18; evening show - 5:45pm
doors, 6-7pm buffet, 7:15pm performance; $47.43; for tickets
and information, call 309-786-7733, extension 2, Circa ‘21 Dinner
Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com,
Thu Dec 2.
The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller, the 25th-
anniversary production, presented by Grammy Award-winner
Chip Davis; $39.25-$72.25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, U.S.
Cellular Center, 370 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.
uscellularcenter.com, 7:30pm Thu Dec 2.
Notes Near Noon presents Club Jazz Trio, holiday music; free;
for information, contact Michael Dixon at 563-333-6264, Rogalski
Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA,
http://www.sau.edu, 11:45am Fri Dec 3.
Christmas at Augustana, holiday favorites with performances
by the Augustana Choir, Augustana Brass Ensemble, Augustana
Symphony Orchestra, Cantilena Augustana, Jenny Lind Vocal
Ensemble, and Wennerberg Men’s Chorus; Fri 8pm, Sat 4pm; $10-
$20; for information and tickets, call 309-794-7306, Centennial
Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
augustana.edu, Fri Dec 3 and Sat Dec 4.
Choral Dynamics: ‘Tis the Season, revue featuring classic
holiday songs paired with dance; proceeds benefit the Pilot Club of
Galesburg; Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm; $15 adults, ages 12 & under
free; for tickets and information, call 309-342-2299, Orpheum
Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg, IL, http://www.theorpheum.
org, 7:30pm Fri Dec 3 thru Sun Dec 5.
Alpin Hong, pianist here as Quad City Arts Visiting Artist;
$8-$12; for information, call 309-793-1213 or e-mail swahlmann@
quadcityarts.com, First Presbyterian Church of Davenport, 1702
Iowa St., Davenport, IA, http://www.quadcityarts.com, 4pm Sat
Dec 4.
Jim McDonough: Holiday Grande 2010, holiday concert with
“Iowa’s Own Pianist” McDonough and his orchestra, singers, and
dancers; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, U.S. Cellular Center, 370 1st
Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.uscellularcenter.com, 2:30pm
Sat Dec 4.
Leahy Family Christmas, a blend of Celtic melodies and
traditional Christmas carols with the eight Canadian sibling
musicians; a Hancher Auditorium presentation; for tickets, call
319-335-1160, Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway
22, Riverside, IA, http://www.hancher.uiowa.edu, 7:30pm Sat
Dec 4.
Quad City Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks III, with
violist and President of the Curtis Institute of Music Roberto
Diaz; program includes Wagner’s “Lohengrin: Prelude to Act I,”
Penderecki’s “Viola Concerto,” and Mahler’s “Symphony No. 4”; for
information, call 563-322-QCSO (7276), Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd
St., Davenport, IA, http://www.qcsymphony.com, 8pm Sat Dec 4.
The Chamber Music of Stravinsky: L’Histoire du Soldat
Conducted by Carol Negro, other works on the program
include “Ballade for Violin and Piano,”“Three Pieces for Clarinet,”
“Duet for Two Bassoons,” and “The Pastoral”; $12-$15; for tickets
and information, call 641-472-2787, Stephen Sondheim Center
for the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center,
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Fairfield, IA, http://www.fairfieldacc.com, 8pm Sat Dec 4.
Vocal Jazz Concert, for information, call 319-398-5517,
Ballantyne Auditorium, Iowa Hall, Kirkwood Community College,
Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.kirkwood.edu, 7:30pm Sat Dec 4.
Holiday Zither and Hand Bell Concert, presented by the
German American Heritage Center, performed by the Davenport
Zither Ensemble and the Augustana College Campus Ministry
Ascension Ringers; $5, members free; for information, call
563-322-8844, West Family YMCA - Davenport, 606 W 2nd St,
Davenport, IA, http://www.gahc.org, 2pm Sun Dec 5.
Jim McDonough: Holiday Grande 2010, benefit for Camp
Courageous of Iowa, with “Iowa’s own pianist” and his orchestra
and singers; $31-$36; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre,
136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.adlertheatre.com,
2:30pm Sun Dec 5.
Piano Sundays Showcase, free; for information, call 319-335-
0548, Senate Chamber of the Old Capitol, 201 S Clinton St, Iowa
City, IA, http://www.uiowa.edu/~oldcap, 1:30pm Sun Dec 5.
Quad City Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks III, with
violist and President of the Curtis Institute of Music Roberto
Diaz; program includes Wagner’s “Lohengrin: Prelude to Act
I,” Penderecki’s “Viola Concerto,” and Mahler’s “Symphony No.
4”; for information, call 563-322-QCSO (7276), Centennial Hall,
Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
qcsymphony.com, 2pm Sun Dec 5.
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Black Hawk College Vocal Recital, free; for information,
contact music professor Jon Palomaki at 309-796-5478 or
palomakij@bhc.edu, Deere-Wiman Carriage House, 817 11th Ave.,
Moline, IL, http://www.bhc.edu, 7:30pm Mon Dec 6.
Black Hawk College Community Band Concert, in Building
4, second floor, Hawks Nest; free; for information, contact music
professor Jon Palomaki at 309-796-5478 or palomakij@bhc.edu,
Deere-Wiman Carriage House, 817 11th Ave., Moline, IL, http://
www.bhc.edu, 7:30pm Tue Dec 7.
Student & Faculty Solo and Ensemble Recital, for
information, call 319-398-5517, Ballantyne Auditorium, Iowa Hall,
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.
kirkwood.edu, 11am Tue Dec 7.
Black Hawk College Choral Concert, free; for information,
contact music professor Jon Palomaki at 309-796-5478 or
palomakij@bhc.edu, First Congregational Church - Moline, 2201
7th Avenue, Moline, IL, http://www.bhc.edu, 7:30pm Thu Dec 9.
Esperanza Spalding, jazz singer and bassist in concert; a
Hancher Auditorium presentation; for tickets, call 319-335-1160,
Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.
hancher.uiowa.edu, 7:30pm Thu Dec 9.
Girl Scouts Night on Broadway, sponsored by Trinity Medical
Center; an evening of entertainment from the local media; for
information, call 800-798-0833, Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention
Center, 1777 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.trinityqc.com,
6pm Thu Dec 9.
Brown Bag Lunch at Noon: Danika Holmes, local singer-
songwriter; attendees are encouraged to bring a sack lunch to
enjoy during the performance; for information, call 563-344-4187,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 12pm Fri Dec 10.
Crystal Gayle, Christmas concert with Grammy-winning pop
singer; $25-$35; for tickets and information, call 877-677-3456,
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, IA,
http://www.riversidecasinoandresort.com, 8pm Fri Dec 10.
Kirkwood Chorale Concert, for information, call 319-398-
5517, Ballantyne Auditorium, Iowa Hall, Kirkwood Community
College, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.kirkwood.edu, 7:30pm Fri
Dec 10.
SAU Christmas Showcase Concert, performances by the
school’s University Chorale, Chamber Singers, Symphonic Band,
SAU-Community Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and
STAMVOJA; free; for information, call 563-333-6001, Galvin Fine
Arts Center, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, http://web.sau.edu/
galvin/index.php, 7pm Fri Dec 10.
Baroque Opera Scenes, scenes and arias presented by UI
opera workshop students; free; for information, call 319-688-2653,
Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.
englert.org, 8pm Fri Dec 10 and Sat Dec 11.
Quad City Singers Madrigal Dinner, annual dinner and
concert with 20-member ensemble under the direction of Lori
Potts; featuring traditional holiday favorites, Renaissance songs,
and contemporary vocal jazz; 6pm social hour, 7pm dinner &
program; $40; for tickets and information, call Ken Hill at 309-794-
0106, Lavender Crest Winery, 5401 US Highway 6, Colona, IL, 6pm
Fri Dec 10 and Sat Dec 11.
An Old Fashioned Christmas, featuring performances by the
Chordbusters, Choir Boys, the Second Baptist Church Brotherhood
Male Chorus, Davenport North High School Chamber Singers, A
Touch of Fun, and Possible Side Effects; $5, ages 12 & under free;
for information, call 563-332-4810, Second Baptist Church, 919
6th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www.thechordbusters.com, 2pm
Sat Dec 11.
Kirkwood Concert Band Concert, for information, call 319-
398-5517, Ballantyne Auditorium, Iowa Hall, Kirkwood Community
College, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.kirkwood.edu, 7:30pm Sat
Dec 11.
Handel Oratorio Society: The Messiah, annual presentation
of the classic holiday vocal piece, celebrating the society’s 130th
anniversary season with professional soloists, the 225-voice
oratorio society, and the professional Handel Oratorio Society
Chamber Orchestra; Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm; $16-$20; for tickets
and information, call 309-794-7306, Centennial Hall, Augustana
College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu,
Sat Dec 11 and Sun Dec 12.
Sundays at Four: Sing We Noel!, a new Christmas work by
Peter Bloesch for choir and orchestra; free; for information, call 319-
337-4301, Congregational United Church of Christ, 30 N. Clinton
St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.uccic.org, 4pm Sun Dec 12.
The Lab Coat Collab., graduate students at the University of
Iowas School of Music collaborate with local musicians to present
new compositions that range from avant-garde to ambient to
electronic-pop; an “Intimate at the Englert Series” presentation; $5
at the door; for information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221
East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org, 9pm
Mon Dec 13.
Kenny G: 2010 Holiday Show, legendary jazz saxophonist in
concert; $48-$68; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center,
201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.
com, 7:30pm Tue Dec 14.
Senior Music Series: Christmas Concert featuring the CASI
Band, on the second floor; $5-$7; for information, call Ellis Kell
at 563-326-1333, ext. 113, River Music Experience, 129 Main St,
Davenport, IA, http://www.rivermusicexperience.org, 5pm Tue
Dec 14.
Kenny G: 2010 Holiday Show, concert with the worlds most
renowned soprano saxophone stylist; $44-$64; for tickets, call 800-
745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
adlertheatre.com, 7:30pm Wed Dec 15.
Festival of Carols, with hot cocoa, sing-a-longs, special
performances, and a visit by Santa; free; for information, call 319-
688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA,
http://www.englert.org, 7pm Thu Dec 16.
Lessons & Carols, the Augustana Chamber Singers and
Campus Ministries present the story of Christ’s birth in readings
and song; 4 & 8pm; free; for information, call 309-794-7306,
Ascension Chapel, Augustana College, 3701 7th Ave., Rock Island,
IL, http://www.augustana.edu, Thu Dec 16.
A Nova Christmas, holiday concert with the vocal ensemble
the Nova Singers; $10-$15; for tickets, call 309-341-7038 or e-mail
nova@knox.edu, St. Paul Lutheran Church - Davenport, 2136 Brady
St., Davenport, IA, http://www.novasingers.com, 7:30pm Fri Dec
17.
A Nova Christmas, holiday concert with the vocal ensemble
the Nova Singers; $10-$15; for tickets, call 309-341-7038 or e-mail
nova@knox.edu, First Lutheran Church - Galesburg, 364 E. Water St.,
Galesburg, IL, http://www.novasingers.com, 7:30pm Sat Dec 18.
Pieta Brown, alt-country, folk, blues, and indierock with the
singer-songwriter; $15-$18; for information, call 641-472-2828,
Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts
& Convention Center, Fairfield, IA, http://www.FairfieldACC.com,
7:30pm Sat Dec 18.
The Grass Roots, Billboard chart-toppers of “Midnight
Confessions” and “Lets Live For Today” fame in concert; free;
for information, call 319-648-1234, Riverside Casino and
Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, IA, http://www.
riversidecasinoandresort.com, 7 & 10pm Sat Dec 18.
Mannheim Steamroller: The 25th Anniversary Tour,
America’s favorite Christmas-music artists in the touring
production of their beloved holiday show; $35-$82.50; for tickets,
call 800-745-3000, Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut
St., Des Moines, IA, http://www.civiccenter.org, 7:30pm Mon Dec
20 and Tue Dec 21.
Blue Man Group, comedy, music, and technology with the
unique musical performers; Fri 8pm, Sat 2 & 8pm; $39-$61; for
tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson
Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, Fri Jan 7 and
Sat Jan 8.
Mid-Winter Mozart, celebrating the 255th birthday of
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; $30/person dinner beforehand, with
reservations due Jan. 13; for dinner reservations, call 563-324-5284;
$7-$24 concert - for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Outing Club, 2109
N Brady St, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcsymphony.com, 8pm
Sat Jan 15.
Peoria Symphony Orchestra presents Subscription IV,
$22-$72; for tickets and information, call 309-671-1096, Peoria
Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.
peoriaciviccenter.com, 2pm Sat Jan 15.
Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, Vermont-based pop rockers
in concert; $20-$25; for tickets and information, call 563-326-1333,
The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
redstoneroom.com, 8pm Mon Jan 17.
Faculty Recital: Laura Shaw, Cello, for information, call 319-
398-5517, Ballantyne Auditorium, Iowa Hall, Kirkwood Community
College, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.kirkwood.edu, 11am Thu
Jan 20.
Mark Valenti Piano Recital, Chicago-area pianist presents a
varied program on early 20th Century music; free; for information,
contact Terri Flynn at 563-333-6001, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101
Gaines St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu, 3pm Sun Jan 23.
Max Pollak and RumpaTap, Afro-Cuban music and dance,
American jazz, body percussion, and tap with the Quad City Arts
Visiting Artists; free; for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline
Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.
com, 6:30pm Mon Jan 24.
Diocesan Choral Festival Concert, high school choruses
in the Davenport Diocese participate in a concert that includes
soloists and the University Chorale; free; for information, contact
Terri Flynn at 563-333-6001, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101 Gaines
St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu, 7pm Wed Jan 26.
La Traviata, Verdi’s operatic masterpiece, presented by the
Martha-Ellen Tye Opera Theater; Thu – Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm; $5-$20;
for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221
East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org, Thu Jan
27 thru Sun Jan 30.
Brown Bag Lunch at Noon: Ellis Kell, concert with musician
and Director of Programming & Community Outreach for the
River Music Experience; bring a sack lunch, beverages provided;
for information, call 563-344-4187, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.
com, 12pm Fri Jan 28.
Christopher Houlihan, noted organist in concert; $12-$18;
for tickets and information, call 641-472-2787, Stephen Sondheim
Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center,
Fairfield, IA, http://www.fairfieldacc.com, 7:30pm Sat Jan 29.
A Celebration of Gospel Music, local Quad Cities choirs will
present a evening of gospel music in celebration of Black History
Month; free; for information, contact Michael Dixon at 563-333-
6264, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu, 7pm Fri Feb 4.
Augustana Jazz Ensemble Concert, for information, call 309-
794-7233, Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock
Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu, 8pm Fri Feb 4.
Augustana Winter Concert, performance with the Cantilena
Augustana, Wennerberg Men’s Chorus, Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble,
and Ascension Singers; for information, call 309-794-7233,
Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL,
http://www.augustana.edu, 4pm Sat Feb 5.
Quad City Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks IV, with Mark
Russell Smith conducting and Gary Bordner on trumpet; program
includes Bach’s “Cantata No. 51,” Hertel’s “Concerto for Trumpet and
Oboe,” and Mozart’s “Requiem”; for information, call 563-322-QCSO
(7276), Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
qcsymphony.com, 8pm Sat Feb 5.
The Knox-Galesburg Symphony Trio, featuring David Suda,
violin; Carolyn Suda, cello; Bruce Polay, piano; for tickets and
information, call 309-341-7268, Kresge Recital Hall, Knox College,
Galesburg, IL, http://www.knox.edu, Sat Feb 5.
Quad City Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks IV, with Mark
Russell Smith conducting and Gary Bordner on trumpet; program
includes Bach’s “Cantata No. 51,” Hertel’s “Concerto for Trumpet and
Oboe,” and Mozart’s “Requiem”; for information, call 563-322-QCSO
(7276), Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock
Island, IL, http://www.qcsymphony.com, 2pm Sun Feb 6.
Augustana Jazz Combo Soiree, for information, call 309-794-
7233, Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock
Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu, 8pm Wed Feb 9.
Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith, Grammy Award-winning
singer/songwriters in concert; $39-$59; for tickets, call 800-745-
3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://
www.peoriaciviccenter.com, 7:30pm Fri Feb 11.
Augustana Concert Band and Symphony Orchestra Winter
Concert, for information, call 309-794-7233, Centennial Hall,
Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
augustana.edu, 8pm Sat Feb 12.
The Bacon Brothers, gritty rock and a touch of Philly soul with
Michael and Kevin Bacon; $30-$40; for tickets and in formation,
call 877-677-3456, Riverside Casino Event Center, 3184 Highway
22, Riverside, IA, http://www.riversidecasinoandresort.com, 8pm
Sat Feb 12.
Bill Medley, rhythm and blues with Righteous Brother Medley;
$25-$35; for tickets and information, call 877-677-3456, Riverside
Casino Event Center, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, IA, http://www.
riversidecasinoandresort.com, 4pm Sun Feb 13.
Sundays at Four: The Maia Quartet, University of Iowa
ensemble in concert; free; for information, call 319-337-4301,
Congregational United Church of Christ, 30 N. Clinton St., Iowa City,
IA, http://www.uccic.org, 4pm Sun Feb 13.
Ozzy Osbourne, legendary rocker in concert, with openers
Slash; $29.50-$65; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center,
1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7:30pm
Mon Feb 14.
Cuban Essence, Afro-Cuban rhythms with the Quad City Arts
Visiting Artists; free; for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline
Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.
com, 6:30pm Thu Feb 17.
Civil Rights Song Fest, the finale to the library’s Civil Rights
Project; local singers and songwriters come together to perform
traditional and new songs with civil rights themes; the winners
of the Civil Rights Songwriting Competition will also be included;
for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.
com, 6:30pm Thu Feb 17.
Guest Recital: Rene Lecuona, Piano, for information, call 319-
398-5517, Ballantyne Auditorium, Iowa Hall, Kirkwood Community
College, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.kirkwood.edu, 11am Thu
Feb 17.
Cuban Essence, Latin American music with the Quad City Arts
Visiting Artists, and styles as diverse as jazz, pop, funk and hip hop;
free; for information, call 309-743-2700, Deere-Wiman Carriage
House, 817 11th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.butterworthcenter.
com, 3pm Fri Feb 18.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, three-time Grammy Award-
winning world musicians in concert; a Hancher Auditorium
presentation; for tickets, call 319-335-1160, Riverside Casino and
Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, IA, http://www.hancher.
uiowa.edu, 7:30pm Fri Feb 18.
Cuban Essence, Cuban music and dance with the Quad City
Arts Visiting Artists; $8-$12; for information, call 309-793-1213 or
e-mail swahlmann@quadcityarts.com, Wallenberg Hall, Augustana
College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.quadcityarts.
com, Sat Feb 19.
Food for Body and Soul, holiday concert with the vocal
ensemble the Nova Singers; $10-$15; for tickets, call 309-341-7038
or e-mail nova@knox.edu, First Lutheran Church - Galesburg, 364
E. Water St., Galesburg, IL, http://www.novasingers.com, 7:30pm
Sat Feb 19.
Peoria Symphony Orchestra presents Subscription V, with
cello soloist Joseph Johnson; $22-$72; for tickets and information,
call 309-671-1096, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave,
Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, 2pm Sat Feb 19.
Food for Body and Soul, holiday concert with the vocal
ensemble the Nova Singers; $10-$15; for tickets, call 309-341-7038
or e-mail nova@knox.edu, St. Paul Lutheran Church - Davenport,
2136 Brady St., Davenport, IA, http://www.novasingers.com, 4pm
Sun Feb 20.
Happy Birthday Schumann, Chopin and Lizst!, SAU
piano students will perform compositions by three composers
celebrating their 200th birthdays in 2010 (Schumann and Chopin)
and 2011 (Lizst); free; for information, contact Terri Flynn at 563-
333-6001, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA,
http://www.sau.edu, 7:30pm Mon Feb 21.
Senior Music Series: 50’s Band, on the second floor; $5-$7;
for information, call Ellis Kell at 563-326-1333, ext. 113, River
Music Experience, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
rivermusicexperience.org, 5pm Tue Feb 22.
David Finckel, Wu Han, and Philip Setzer: The Schubert
Piano Trios, concert in which cellist Finckel and violinist Setzer of
the Emerson String Quartet are joined by frequent collaborator
Han; a Hancher Auditorium presentation; for tickets, call 319-
335-1160, Riverside Recital Hall - St. Thomas More Church, 405 N
Riverside Dr., Iowa City, IA, http://www.hancher.uiowa.edu, 7:30pm
Thu Feb 24.
Guest Recital: Jessica Altfillisch, Viola, for information,
call 319-398-5517, Ballantyne Auditorium, Iowa Hall, Kirkwood
Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.kirkwood.edu,
11am Thu Feb 24.
Honor Band Festival Concert, high school students will finish
their day-long workshop with a public performance; free; for
information, contact Terri Flynn at 563-333-6001, Galvin Fine Arts
Center, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu, 7pm
Thu Feb 24.
Knox Galesburg Symphony, the concert program will include
Shostakovichs Tenth Symphony and the world premiere of recent
Knox College graduate John Eisemanns orchestration of Prokofievs
Devilish Suggestion, Opus 4/4; guitarist Joseph Breznikar will
perform Abrils Concierto Mudejar; for tickets and information, call
309-341-7268, Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg, IL,
http://www.theorpheum.org, 7:30pm Sat Feb 26.
Classes, Lectures, & Calls For Entry
Winter Blues Program, annual music program for ages
8-18, running half-day sessions Dec. 27-29; features vocal and
instrumental workshops (guitar, bass, harmonica, keyboards
& drums), as well as concentration on blues composition and
improvisation; hosted by the RME’s Ellis Kell and Mississippi
bluesman Hal Reed, along with other professional musicians
from the area; $125; for information and to register, call 563-
326-1333 ext. 113 or email ekell@rivermusicexperience.org,
River Music Experience, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
rivermusicexperience.org, Wed Nov 24 thru Wed Dec 15.
Mojo’s Looking for Live Lunch Artists, seeking artists to
perform on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays each month for our
Live Lunch series; slot times noon-1pm; a great opportunity
to have a recurring gig in front of a live audience with lots of
walk-in traffic; for information, contact Anne Helms at ahelms@
rivermusicexperience.org or 563-326-1333 ext.104., Mojo’s (River
Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
rivermusicexperience.org, Wed Nov 24 thru Fri Dec 31.
Music Lessons for All Ages & Levels, Friendly, professional
teachers who are degreed instructors and/or experienced
performing professionals offer lessons six days a week on
everything from flutes, violins, piano, guitar, drums and voice to
group guitar lessons for beginning students. Limited financial
assistance is also available for those in need, through the generous
support of the HAVlife Foundation, The Moline Foundation and
the Karli Rose Kell Music Scholarship Fund at RME. For information,
contact Ellis Kell, Director of Programming & Education, at 563-
326-1333, ext. 113, or email ekell@rivermusicexperience.org.,
River Music Experience, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
looking4lessons.com, Wed Nov 24 thru Fri Dec 31.
Music Therapy Services for Special-Needs Children,
participants will play drums, shakers and other instruments
in order to enhance social skills and communication, and will
work toward their daily living skills by participating in a number
of musical activities that encourage sharing, impulse control,
appropriate social communication, motor control and following
directions; followed by a lunch break and RME tour and program;
$160 for groups 12-15 maximum, not including chaperones; for
information, call Ellis Kell at 563-326-1333, ext. 113 or e-mail ekell@
rivermusicexperience.org, River Music Experience, 129 Main St,
Davenport, IA, http://www.rivermusicexperience.org, 11am Wed
Nov 24 thru Fri Dec 31.
Songwriting Competition at the Bettendorf Public Library,
songwriters of all ages who live in the Quad-Cities Area are invited
to submit songs of any style or genre incorporating a civil rights
theme; this theme can be the traditional minority, womens, or
labor rights as well as the more contemporary gay or immigrant
rights, whatever the songwriter feels fits the definition of civil
rights; children’s and adult categories, with the prize in each
category will be $100, and the song will be performed at the Civil
Rights Song Fest on Feb. 17; for information, contact contact Hedy
Hustedde at 563-344-5705 or hhustedde@bettendorf.org (subject
heading: Songwriting Competition), Bettendorf Public Library,
2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, Wed Nov 24 thru Mon
Jan 17.
“Mi-Do-Ri” Young Composer Competition, young
composers are invited to compose and submit a piece for solo
violin or violin and piano using a central three-note musical
theme based on the name Midori; all composers currently in local
elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, colleges, or
universities in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas are eligible;
one submission per composer is allowed and all music must be
unpublished; the winning compositions will be announced on
the QCSO website by March 25; for information, e-mail midori@
qcsymphony.com, Quad City Symphony Orchestra, 327 Brady St.,
PO Box 1144, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcsymphony.com/midori,
Wed Nov 24 thru Wed Mar 2.
Presently Tense
Hedda Gabler, at the Village Theatre through November 30
D
irected by David Bonde, the Curtainbox
Theatre Company’s Hedda Gabler
starts off on a happy, frivolous tone. As charismatic portrayal. Adam Clough, with a
George Tesman (Reader employee Mike Schulz)
tells his Aunt Julie (Corinne Johnson) about
the honeymoon from which he’s just returned,
they share smiles and hopeful, knowing glances.
Yet several minutes into this, during November
16’s performance, I was a bit bored, wondering
why the Curtainbox – which had consistently
produced weighty,
thoughtful material
– was suddenly
producing a script
filled with such
lighthearted but
fundamentally
pointless drivel.
And then
Kimberly Furness
made her entrance.
As Henrik Ibsen’s
titular character,
Furness has a way Adam Clough and Kimberly Furness in Hedda Gabler in her portrayal
of destroying the happiness in a room, as if she
were an emotional black hole. Taking her first
position on stage, Furness glared at nothing
specific and everything in the room at the same
time, and with a condescending, angry, and
annoyed look, the tension she created on stage
was palpable throughout the entire theatre.
That tension carried through into Furness’
interactions with Schulz, as if the two had been
fighting off-stage and brought that hostility onto
it, negatively affecting their chemistry. However, her Aunt Julie, but mixes in an ever-so-slight
it progressively became clear that this was an
appropriate chemistry for Hedda and George, as
the honeymoon was over before it was literally
over. Hedda, a former (and pistol-loving) wild
child, has decided to settle down and marry
a passive man she doesn’t really love, and for
unclear reasons – it could be that she’s pregnant, commands.
or that she wants fine living and a chance to
entertain the best of society, or something else
entirely. There seems to be no method to this
neurotic woman’s madness beyond what she
understands in her head; for reasons known
only to her, Hedda has decided to lock herself
up in marriage, like a bird in a cage.
That metaphor is clear in scenic designer
Kris Eitrheim’s set. The entire play takes place
in the drawing room of Dr. and Mrs. Tesman’s
new home, and for its walls, Eitrheim has used
horizontal slats spaced an inch or so apart
and connected between the studs, running
from floor to ceiling. You can therefore see
through them to the backdrop that resembles
Norwegian artist Edvard Munch’s painting
The Scream, while the larger effect is that of
a birdcage, a home that symbolically traps
Hedda.
There are plenty of diversions for
her, however, in the form of the visitors
impressively played by Bonde’s supporting cast.
Patrick DuLaney is a dynamic Judge Brack,
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exuding charm with smarmy undertones, and
commanding the audience’s attention with his
rich baritone voice, plays Eilert Lovborg more
subtly, suggesting a broken man who takes
great care to avoid reminding anyone of his
wild past. Clough also manages to carry a
sorrow in his eyes, as though his Lovborg were
silently begging for forgiveness.
Lovborg could perhaps find acceptance
in Mrs. Elvsted,
who is played,
charmingly, by
Erin Churchill.
Arguably the most
endearing member
of the cast,
Churchill lends
sweet earnestness
to every line
she speaks,
mixing hope
and fearfulness
of a woman who leaves her husband after
falling for Lovborg. While Churchill’s Mrs.
Elvsted is precious, Schulz’s George is pitiable.
Maintaining a smile throughout much of the
play, George is a dull but innocent man caught
up in Hedda’s snare. Only once during the play
does he (appropriately) lose his calm, otherwise
hiding any emotions he may be feeling behind a
pleasant demeanor and unassuming air.
Corinne Johnson uses a similar approach to
condescension befitting the matriarch of a
family. Denise Yoder’s Berta, though, is less
delicate in her disdain for Hedda. Portraying
the Tesmans’ maid, Yoder clearly depicts a
happy willingness to serve George, and a
disapproval of Hedda while carrying out her
All the actors are exquisitely adorned in
Greg Hiatt’s costumes, with Churchill wearing
the most impressive of the period clothing: a
lavish gold gown with a short, bubble-sleeved
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jacket. That dress, like all of the costumes,
has been designed with great detail; it seems
like something bought straight off an 1890s
clothing-store rack, rather than a costume
quickly created for a play. And wig designer
Dianne Dye’s work is equally impressive, with
Churchill’s wig so well-made and -styled that it
took me a while to determine that it was a wig,
and not Churchill’s own hair.
The Curtainbox Theatre Company’s Hedda
Gabler is an equally gorgeous affair, impeccably
put together under Bonde’s clearly meticulous
eye. It makes Furness’ ability to squelch all joy
in the midst of such breathtaking adornment
and compelling portrayals all the more
impressive.
For more information and tickets, call (563)322-
8504 or visit TheCurtainbox.com.
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Verdi’s “Don Carlo”, lecture presented by the University
of Iowa Opera Studies Forum, in Conference Seminar Room
2520D; free; for information,
contact Heidi Vekemans at
heidi-vekemans@uiowa.edu,
University Capitol Centre,
Downtown Mall Main Floor,
Iowa City, IA, http://international.
uiowa.edu/centers/opera-
studies/events/, 5:30pm Tue
Nov 30.
African Drum Circle,
all drummers, at any level,
welcome; donations accepted;
for information, call Linda at 309-
762-4469, Tammy at 309-269-
7260, or Sonya at 309-788-0801,
Teranga House of Africa, 1706
3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, 6pm
Wed Dec 1.
Concert Conversations w/
Kai Swanson, a quick tour of
for schools in the Quad-City area; program includes: Introduction
to River Music Experience; Multi-media presentation on history of
American roots music; Live music performance by 2-3 RME staff
or music instructors; Optional drum circle; and Conclusion with
student participation, sing-a-
long/play-a-long; for information
and to arrange for the tour to
visit your school, call Ellis kell at
563-326-1333, ext. 113 or email
ekell@rivermusicexperience.org,
River Music Experience, 129 Main
St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
rivermusicexperience.org, Sat
Jan 1 thru Wed Mar 2.
“Mi-Do-Ri” Young
Composer Competition:
Composition Workshop, held
The Leahy Family Christmas in conjunction with the area
Events
competition in which novice
composers submit a piece for
solo violin or violin and piano
Hancher Auditorium Presentations using a central three-note
December through February musical theme based on the
name Midori; led by William
Beat Poetry Night, co-sponsored by the Midwest Writing
Center, led by intern Broc Nelson; poets and musicians welcome,
no profanity allowed; for information, call 563-324-1410 or e-mail
nelsonbroca@sau.edu, Mojo’s (River Music Experience), 130 W 2nd
St, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 6pm
Mon Dec 27.
Sci-Fi Book Club, for information, call 309-755-9614, East
Moline Public Library, 740 16th Ave., East Moline, IL, http://empl.lib.
il.us, 6:30pm Wed Dec 1.
Holiday Book Signing, hosted by the Midwest Writing Center;
featuring Larry Riney, Jill Esbaum, Connie Wilson, and Jacob
Cummer; free; for information, call 563-324-1410, Barnes & Noble
(Davenport), 320 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA, http://www.
midwestwritingcenter.org, 1pm Sat Dec 4.
Writers’ Studio Critique Group, free; for information, call
563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303,
Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 11am Sat
Dec 4.
The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the
Middle East, a discussion of Sandy Tolan’s work led b y Art Pitz
and Lisa Killinger; for information, call 563-344-4179, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
bettendorflibrary.com, 7pm Mon Dec 6.
Whiteout, an Alpha Book Club discussion of Brian Duren’s
Beat Poetry Night, co-sponsored by the Midwest Writing
Center, led by intern Broc Nelson; poets and musicians welcome,
no profanity allowed; for information, call 563-324-1410 or e-mail
nelsonbroca@sau.edu, Mojo’s (River Music Experience), 130 W 2nd
St, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 6pm
Mon Dec 27.
Short & Sweets @ Eastern, discuss short literature - including
stories, memoirs, poems, and articles less than 50 pages in length
- while eating scrumptious snacks; free; for information and to
register, call 563-888-3371, Davenport Public Library - Eastern
Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 7pm Mon Jan 3.
A Reliable Wife, a discussion of Robert Goolrick’s book with
the Pageturners Discussion Group; free; for information, call
309-524-2440, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://
www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm Mon Jan 4.
A Share in Death, a discussion of Deborah Crombie’s book
with the Mystery Book Discussion group; for information, call
563-344-4179, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 9:30am Sat
Jan 8.
Writers’ Studio Critique Group, free; for information, call
563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303,
Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 11am Sat

highlights from the evening’s
Quad City Symphony Orchestra
concert, with conductor/director
Mark Russell Smith and guest
artists; Sat 7pm, Sun 1pm; free;
for information, call 563-322-
0931, ext 16, Adler Theatre,
136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA,
http://www.qcsymphony.com,
7pm Sat Dec 4.
Concert Conversations w/
Kai Swanson, a quick tour of
highlights from the evening’s
Quad City Symphony Orchestra
concert, with conductor/director
Mark Russell Smith and guest
artists; free; for information, call you need look no further than Hancher’s Leahy
563-322-0931, ext 16, Centennial
Hall, Augustana College, 3703
7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://
www.qcsymphony.com, 1pm
Sun Dec 5.
“Mi-Do-Ri” Young
Composer Competition:
Composition Workshop, held
in conjunction with the area
competition in which novice
composers submit a piece
for solo violin or violin and
piano using a central three-
note musical theme based
on the name Midori; led by
William Campbell, PhD., Assoc.
Professor of Music Theory and
Composition at St Ambrose;
learn about genre, musical form,
and composition techniques;
for information, e-mail midori@
qcsymphony.com, St. Ambrose
University, 518 W. Locust,
Davenport, IA, http://www.
qcsymphony.com/midori, 9am
Sat Dec 11.
African Drum Circle,
all drummers, at any level,
welcome; donations accepted;
for information, call Linda at 309- performances in the group’s farewell “Legacy Tour,”
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Campbell, PhD., Assoc. Professor work; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Dec 4, 11am Sat Jan 8.
ver the next three months, the University of of Music Theory and Composition Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www. DAGOBAH, the Davenport Area Gathering of Books and
Iowa’s Hancher Auditorium will present six at St Ambrose; learn about genre, rockislandlibrary.org, 3pm Mon Dec 6. Humanoids Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Discussion Group; free; for
thrilling, disparate events in the venue’s Visiting musical form, and composition Short & Sweets @ Eastern, discuss short literature - including information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library (Main),
techniques; for information, stories, memoirs, poems, and articles less than 50 pages in length 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com,
Artist Series, and the joy of its winter season can be
e-mail midori@qcsymphony. - while eating scrumptious snacks; free; for information and to 6pm Mon Jan 10.
conveniently expressed in six letters, the ones used to com, St. Ambrose University, 518 register, call 563-888-3371, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Short & Sweets @ Fairmount, discuss a short story while
form the popular Hebrew toast, “L’Chaim!” To be sure, W. Locust, Davenport, IA, http:// Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www. eating delicious sweets; free; registration required; for information,
a hearty “To life!” will be heard often in Hancher’s www.qcsymphony.com/midori, davenportlibrary.com, 7pm Mon Dec 6. call 563-328-6833, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount
9am Sat Jan 22. Pageturners Book Club Meeting, for information, call 309- St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Mon
U.S. Cellular Center presentation of Fiddler on the Concert Conversations w/ 524-2473, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http:// Jan 10.
Roof (December 1), the Tony Award-winning musical Kai Swanson, a quick tour of www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm Tue Dec 7. Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, a discussion of Dee Brown’s
classic that features such unforgettable numbers as highlights from the evening’s Emily Dickinson Poetry Discussion, for information, call nonfiction with the Between the Lines Book Discussion Group;
Quad City Symphony Orchestra 563-344-4179 or 563-344-5705, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library -
“Tradition, ” “If I Were a Rich Man, ” and “Sunrise, concert, with conductor/director Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary. Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.
Sunset.” And for a non-fictional celebration of family, Mark Russell Smith and guest com, 7pm Wed Dec 8. davenportlibrary.com, 7pm Wed Jan 12.
artists; Sat 7pm, Sun 1pm; free; Hearts of Horses, a discussion of Molly Gloss’ novel with the Book Talk with Jean Slover Chellos, local author will lead a
for information, call 563-322- Between the Lines Book Discussion Group; free; for information, discussion about organ donation as it relates to her latest book,
Family Christmas concert at the Riverside Casino
0931, ext 16, Adler Theatre, 136 call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, “Human Prey”; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
& Golf Resort (December 4), in which toe-tapping E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http:// 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary. Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
Celtic tunes and traditional holiday carols will be www.qcsymphony.com, 7pm com, 7pm Wed Dec 8. davenportlibrary.com, 7pm Thu Jan 13.
performed by the internationally acclaimed siblings Sat Feb 5. Civil War Book Discussion Group, for information, call 309- They Fought Like Demons: Women Soldiers in the
Concert Conversations w/ 762-6883, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http:// American Civil War, discussion of DeAnne Blanton’s work with the
from Canada – all eight of them. A few days later, at Kai Swanson, a quick tour of www.molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Dec 9. Civil War Book Discussion group; free; for information, call 309-524-
Iowa City’s Englert Theatre, the captivating singer and highlights from the evening’s Lyric Writing Workshop with Ellis Kell, $20-$25; for 2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
bassist Esperanza Spalding (December 9) will deliver Quad City Symphony Orchestra information, call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Jan 13.
concert, with conductor/director St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, Writers’ Studio Critique Group, free; for information, call
soulful and exciting jazz numbers in three different
Mark Russell Smith and guest 1pm Sat Dec 11. 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303,
languages – English, Spanish, and Portuguese artists; free; for information, call Spirit House, discussion of Christopher G. Moore’s book Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 11am Sat
– while late February finds the Riverside Recital Hall 563-322-0931, ext 16, Centennial with the Mystery Book Discussion Group; for information, call Jan 15.
hosting renowned chamber musicians David Finkel, Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th 563-344-4179, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Our Mutual Friend, discussion of Charles Dickens’ novel with
Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 9:30am Sat the Classics Club Book Group; free; for information, call 309-524-
Wu Han, and Philip Setzer (February 24), as they qcsymphony.com, 1pm Sun Dec 11. 2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
bring vibrant life to Franz Schubert’s historic pair Feb 6. Linda Smith Kortemeyer, book-signing event; portion of the molinelibrary.com, 7pm Mon Jan 17.
of piano trios. The Grammy Award-winning world “Mi-Do-Ri” Young proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Davenport Public Library; The Condition, discussion of Jennifer Haigh’s book with the
Composer Competition: free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - West End Book Discussion Group; for information, call 563-888-
musicians of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, perhaps Composition Workshop, held Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www. 3371, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport,
best known for their impassioned contributions to in conjunction with the area davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm Mon Dec 13. IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 7pm Tue Jan 18.
Paul Simon’s Graceland album, offer heartfelt rhythms competition in which novice DAGOBAH, the Davenport Area Gathering of Books and The Iliad, a discussion of Homer’s novel with the
composers submit a piece for Humanoids Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Discussion Group; free; for Contemporary Books Discussion Group, led by Augustana College
and soaring vocals in a Hancher-sponsored evening
solo violin or violin and piano information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library (Main), Professor Thomas Banks; for information, call 563-344-4179,
at the Riverside Casino (February 18). And finally, using a central three-note 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
the University of Iowa’s Iowa Memorial Union will musical theme based on the 6pm Mon Dec 13. http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 1pm Wed Jan 19.
host the wildly innovative Merce Cunningham name Midori; led by William Short & Sweets @ Fairmount, discuss a short story while Winter’s Bone, a discussion of Daniel Woodrell’s novel with the
Campbell, PhD., Assoc. Professor eating delicious sweets; free; registration required; for information, Contemporary Books Discussion Group, led by Cecilia Magalhaes;
Dance Company (February 8) in one of the last of Music Theory and Composition call 563-328-6833, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount for information, call 563-344-4179, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
at St Ambrose; learn about genre, St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Mon Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.

762-4469, Tammy at 309-269- as Cunningham – who died in 2009 – stipulated that musical form, and composition Dec 13. com, 7pm Wed Jan 19.
7260, or Sonya at 309-788-0801, techniques; for information, The Case for Israel, discussion of Alan Dershowitz’s book with River Readings at Augustana: Student Members of the
Teranga House of Africa, 1706
the ensemble would embark on a tour following his
e-mail midori@qcsymphony. the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; for information, call Theatre Department, staged reading of a dramatic piece;
3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, 6pm passing and then, when the tour concluded, disband. com, St. Ambrose University, 518 563-344-4179, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, reception following; free; for information, call 309-794-7231,
Wed Dec 15. What better way to mark the legendary dancer/ W. Locust, Davenport, IA, http:// Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 7pm Wed Dec Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL,
Puccini’s “La fanciulla del choreographer’s death than through an exhilarating www.qcsymphony.com/midori, 15. http://www.augustana.edu, 7pm Thu Jan 20.
West”, lecture presented by 9am Sat Feb 19. Winter’s Bone, discussion of the book by Daniel Woodrell, led Book Talk with Jean Slover Chellos, local author will lead a
the University of Iowa Opera burst of life? For more information and tickets to all Gluck’s “Iphigenie en by Cecilia Magalhaes, with the Contemporary Books Discussion discussion about organ donation as it relates to her latest book,
Studies Forum, in Conference shows in Hancher Auditorium’s winter season, call Tauride”, lecture presented by Group; for information, call 563-344-4179, Bettendorf Public “Human Prey”; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Seminar Room 2520D; free; (319)335-1160 or visit http://www.Hancher.UIowa. the University of Iowa Opera Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport,
for information, contact Heidi Studies Forum, in Conference bettendorflibrary.com, 1pm Wed Dec 15. IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 7pm Wed Jan 26.
Vekemans at heidi-vekemans@ edu. – Mike Schulz Seminar Room 2520D; free; Out Loud Poetry and Prose Open Mic Night, free; for Out Loud Poetry and Prose Open Mic Night, free; for
uiowa.edu, University for information, contact information, call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd information, call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd
Capitol Centre, Downtown Mall Main Floor, Iowa City, IA, http:// Heidi Vekemans at heidi-vekemans@uiowa.edu, University St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org,
international.uiowa.edu/centers/opera-studies/events/, 5:30pm Capitol Centre, Downtown Mall Main Floor, Iowa City, IA, http:// 7pm Thu Dec 16. 7pm Thu Jan 27.
Wed Dec 15. international.uiowa.edu/centers/opera-studies/events/, 5:30pm Writers’ Studio Critique Group, free; for information, call Population 485, a discussion of Michael Perry’s book with the
Senior Day: Cowboy Poetry, Neil Zaborowski and Mary Mon Feb 21. 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Pageturners Discussion Group; free; for information, call 309-524-
McAndrew of the group Lost Nation Station will perform a variety Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 11am Sat 2440, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
of cowboy poetry and accompanying music; refreshments Dec 18. molinelibrary.com, 7pm Mon Feb 7.
provided; for information, call 563-344-4187, Bettendorf Public Classics Book Club, for information, call 309-524-2473, Moline Writers’ Studio Critique Group, free; for information, call
Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary. 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303,
bettendorflibrary.com, 1:30pm Thu Dec 16. com, 7pm Mon Dec 20. Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 11am Sat
African Drum Circle, all drummers, at any level, welcome; The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Feb 5.
donations accepted; for information, call Linda at 309-762-4469,
Readings & Discussions
Out Loud Open Mic Night, read your works and listen to discussion of Mary Ann Shaffer’s book with the West End Book The Time Traveler’s Wife, discussion of Audrey Niffenegger’s
Tammy at 309-269-7260, or Sonya at 309-788-0801, Teranga House Discussion Group; for information, call 563-888-3371, Fairmount book with the Alpha Book Club; free; for information, call 309-
14 others; free; for information, call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing
732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock
Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 3pm Mon Feb 7.
Short & Sweets @ Eastern, discuss short literature - including
stories, memoirs, poems, and articles less than 50 pages in length
- while eating scrumptious snacks; free; for information and to
register, call 563-888-3371, Davenport Public Library - Eastern
Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 7pm Mon Feb 7.
Time Is a River, a discussion of Mary Alice Monroe’s novel
with the Between the Lines Book Discussion Group; free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern
Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 7pm Wed Feb 9.
One Gallant Rush: Robert Gould Shaw and his Brave Black
Regiment, discussion of Peter Burchard’s work with the Civil
War Book Discussion group; free; for information, call 309-524-
2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Feb 10.
Last Rituals, a discussion of Yrsa Sigurdardottir’s book with the
Mystery Book Discussion group; for information, call 563-344-4179,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 8:30am Sat Feb 12.
DAGOBAH, the Davenport Area Gathering of Books and
Humanoids Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Discussion Group; free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library (Main),
321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com,
6pm Mon Feb 14.
Short & Sweets @ Fairmount, discuss a short story while
eating delicious sweets; free; registration required; for information,
call 563-328-6833, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount
St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Mon
Feb 14.
Nana, discussion of Emile Zola’s novel with the Classics Club
Book Group; free; for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public
Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com,
7pm Mon Feb 14.
Hope’s Boy, discussion of the memoir with the West End Book
Discussion Group; for information, call 563-888-3371, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 7pm Tue Feb 15.
The Iliad, a discussion of Homer’s novel with the
Contemporary Books Discussion Group, led by Augustana College
professor Thomas Banks; for information, call 563-344-4179,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 7pm Wed Feb 16.
The Weight of Silence, a discussion of Heather Gudenkauf’s
novel with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; for
information, call 563-344-4179, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.
com, 1pm Wed Feb 16.
Iron Pen 24-hour Writing Contest, $10; pre-registration
required; for information, call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing
Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, http://www.
midwestwritingcenter.org, Fri Feb 18.
Writers’ Studio Critique Group, free; for information, call
563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303,
Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 11am Sat
Feb 19.
Out Loud Poetry and Prose Open Mic Night, free; for
information, call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd
St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org,
7pm Thu Feb 24.
Pageturners Book Club Meeting, for information, call 309-
524-2473, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://
www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm Tue Mar 1.
Workshops & Classes
Midwest Writing Center Writer’s Studio, for information,
call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite
303, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 11am
Sat Dec 4.
Midwest Writing Center Writer’s Studio, for information,
call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite
303, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 11am
Sat Dec 18.
Creative Writing Basics (Online), thru Feb. 25; a facilitated
course with one hour of live discussion each week; the day/
time of the live discussion is determined with the workshop
participants during the first week of the course; designed
for the beginning to intermediate creative writer who has
completed Creative Writing Basics I (Basics for Beginners) or has a
foundational understanding of basic creative writing conventions
including voice, style, precision, technique, environment and
the creative process; $20-$25; for information and to register, call
563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303,
Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, Sat Jan 29.
Creative Writing Basics II, for the beginning to intermediate
creative writer who has completed Creative Writing Basics I
(Basics for Beginners) or has a foundational understanding
of basic creative writing conventions including voice, style,
precision, technique, environment and the creative process; $20-
$25; for information and to register, call 563-324-1410, Midwest
Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, http://
www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 1pm Sat Jan 29.
Calls For Entry
Celestial Arts Guild Poetry Contest, $1,000 prize offered to
the last poet standing; poems of 21 lines or fewer on any subject
and in any style will be judged by guild contest director Dr. Joseph
Cameron; free to submit; 50 prizes totaling more than $5,000 will
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be awarded; submit to Free Poetry Contest, 584 James St., Talent,
Oregon, 97540, http://www.freecontest.com, thru Fri Dec 10.
38th Annual Mississippi Valley Poetry Contest, accepting
submissions for annual contest; for information, call 563-324-
1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport,
IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, Sat Jan 1 thru Wed
Mar 2.
Performances
Hedda Gabler, the Curtainbox Theatre Company’s
production of Henrik Ibsen’s classic drama; Wed, Fri, Sat, Tue
– 7:30pm, Sun 3pm; $12-20; for tickets and information, call 563-
322-8504 or e-mail reservations@thecurtainbox.com, Village
Theatre, 2113 E 11th St, Village of East Davenport, IA, http://
thecurtainbox.com, Wed Nov 24 thru Tue Nov 30.
Plaid Tidings, holiday sequel with the boys from “Forever
Plaid”; Wed, Thu, & Sun 3pm, Fri & Sat 7:30pm; $17.50-$26.50;
for tickets, call 319-622-6194 or 800-35AMANA, Old Creamery
Theatre, 39 38th Ave., Amana, IA, http://www.oldcreamery.com,
Wed Nov 24 thru Sun Dec 19.
Plaid Tidings, holiday sequel with the boys of “Forever
Plaid”; Wed, Fri, & Sat - 5:45pm doors, 6pm buffet, 7:15pm
Bootlegger pre-show, 7:45pm performance; Sun - 3:45pm doors,
4pm buffet, 5:15pm Bootlegger pre-show, 5:45pm performance;
Wed matinee - 11:30am doors, 11:45am plated lunch, 1pm
Bootlegger pre-show, 1:30pm performance; $27.11-$46.39; for
tickets and information, call 309-786-7733, extension 2, Circa
‘21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
circa21.com, Wed Nov 24 thru Wed Dec 29.
Triple Espresso: A Highly Caffeinated Comedy, the return
of Iowa’s longest-running show, a vaudevillian comedy with
music, illusion, and monkey business; times and ticket prices to
be announced; $32.50; for scheduling information and tickets,
call 800-743-8000, Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, 221
Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, http://www.civiccenter.org, Wed Nov
24 thru Sun Jan 9.
The Complete History of America (abridged), directed by
Chris Walljasper, and featuring 600 years of American history in
6,000 seconds; Fri & Sat 8pm, Sat 2pm; $18-$20; for information,
call 563-449-6371, Harrison Hilltop Theatre, 1601 Harrison St,
Davenport, IA, http://www.harrisonhilltop.com, Fri Nov 26 thru
Sat Nov 27.
The Tag Sale Project, staged reading of Maggie Conroy
comedy about five Iowa City area friends; Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun
2pm; $12-$18; for tickets, call 319-338-7672, Riverside Theatre,
213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.riversidetheatre.org,
Fri Nov 26 thru Sun Nov 28.
Playing Doctor, farcical comedy by Thomas P. Johnson;
Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Fri & Sun 1:30pm; $10-$25; for tickets and
information, call 319-622-3222 or email itac@southslope.net,
Iowa Theatre Artists Company, 4709 220th Trail, Amana, IA,
http://www.iowatheatreartists.org, Fri Nov 26 thru Sun Dec 5.
It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play, stage adaptation
of the beloved Frank Capra movie; Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 3pm;
$15; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760, Clinton Area
Showboat Theatre, 311 Riverview Dr., Clinton, IA, http://www.
clintonshowboat.org, Fri Nov 26 thru Sun Dec 12.
Mary Poppins, Tony Award-winning family musical, based
on the beloved movie; Tue thru Sat 7:30pm, Sat 2pm, Sun 1 &
6:30pm; $20 & up; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Civic Center of
Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, http://www.
civiccenter.org, Fri Nov 26 thru Sun Dec 12.
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, stage musical based on the
Irving Berlin classic; Thu thru Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm; $12-$25;
for tickets and information, call 319-366-8591, Theatre Cedar
Rapids, 102 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.theatrecr.org,
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The Gift of the Magi, Festival 56 presents a new adaptation
of O Henry’s beloved short story; Wed thru Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm;
for information, call 815-879-5656, Grace Performing Arts Center,
316 Main St., Princeton, IL, http://www.festival56.com, Fri Nov
26 thru Sun Dec 19.
Jack Frost Saves Christmas, family musical comedy;
10:45am doors, 11am brunch, noon show; $18-$20; for tickets
and scheduling information, call 309-786-7733, extension 2,
Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://
www.circa21.com, Fri Nov 26 thru Sun Dec 26.
Legally Blonde: The Musical, Tony-nominated musical
comedy based on the Reese Witherspoon movie; $39-$61; for
tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson
Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, 7:30pm Tue
Nov 30 thru Thu Dec 2.
Monmouth College Directing Class One-Acts, $2; for
information and tickets, call 309-457-2104 or e-mail theater@
monm.edu, W.I.T. Student Theatre, Monmouth College,
Monmouth, IL, http://department.monm.edu/theatre, 7:30pm
Tue Nov 30 thru Thu Dec 2.
Fiddler on the Roof, North American Broadway tour of the
musical classic; a Hancher Auditorium presentation; for tickets
and information, call 319-335-1160, U.S. Cellular Center, 370
1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.hancher.uiowa.edu,
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Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, stage adaptation of the
beloved holiday musical; Thu thru Sat 7:30pm, Sat & Sun 2pm;
$10-$15; for tickets, call 309-762-6610, Quad City Music Guild -
Prospect Park Auditorium, 1584 34th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.
qcmusicguild.com, Thu Dec 2 thru Sun Dec 5.
Waiting for Godot, Samuel Beckett’s classic tragicomedy,
directed by Jeff Kingsbury; Thu thru Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm; $18-$20;
for information, call 563-449-6371, Harrison Hilltop Theatre, 1601
Harrison St, Davenport, IA, http://www.harrisonhilltop.com, Thu
Dec 2 thru Sat Dec 18.
Little House Christmas, a Young Footliters presentation,
based on “Little House on the Prairie”; for information, e-mail
info@youngfootliters.org, Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum,
Off I-80 at exit 254, West Branch, IA, http://www.youngfootliters.
org, Fri Dec 3 thru Sun Dec 5.
The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s ballet classic, performed by
students of the Nolte Academy of Dance; Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sat &
Sun 2pm; $16-$22; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653,
Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://
www.englert.org, Fri Dec 3 thru Sun Dec 5.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, stage adaptation of
Barbara Robinson’s classic children’s book, presented by the
center and the Peace Pipe Players of Maquoketa; Fri & Sat 7pm,
Sun 2pm; $8-$15; for information and tickets, call 563-652-9815,
Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 E Platt St., Maquoketa, IA, http://
www.ohnwardfineartscenter.com, Fri Dec 3 thru Sun Dec 5.
Scrooge: The Musical, featuring music, lyrics, and book by
Leslie Bricusse; Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm, added 2pm matinee
on Sat Dec 11; $15-$16; for tickets and information, call 319-462-
4793, Starlighters Theatre, 136 E. Main St., Anamosa, Iowa, http://
www.starlighters.org, Fri Dec 3 thru Sun Dec 12.
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, one-act version of the
Tony-winning “Peanuts” musical; $7-$8; for tickets, call 563-333-
6251, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA,
http://web.sau.edu/galvin/index.php, 3pm Sat Dec 4 and Sun
Dec 5.
The Snow Queen, on Saturdays; a Theatre for Young
Audiences presentation; $7.50; for tickets, call 319-622-6194 or
800-35AMANA, Old Creamery Theatre, 39 38th Ave., Amana, IA,
http://www.oldcreamery.com, 11am Sat Dec 4 thru Sat Dec 18.
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker, $27.50-$67.50;
for tickets, call 800-745-3000, U.S. Cellular Center, 370 1st Ave NE,
Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.uscellular.com, 7:30pm Sun Dec 5.
Jack Frost Saves Christmas, family musical comedy, with a
visit from Santa; 5:30pm doors, 5:45pm bugget, 6:45pm show;
$18-$20; for tickets, call 309-786-7733, extension 2, Circa ‘21
Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
circa21.com, 6:45pm Mon Dec 6.
The Santaland Diaries, David Sedaris’ my-Christmas-as-a-
Macy’s-elf holiday comedy; Thu & Sun 3pm, Fri & Sat 7:30pm;
$15.50-$22.50; for tickets, call 800-35-AMANA, Old Creamery
Studio Theatre, 3023 220th Trail, Middle Amana, IA, http://www.
oldcreamery.com, Thu Dec 9 thru Sun Dec 19.
Makin’ Merry... Songs & Stories of the Season, presented
by SPT Theatre In Collaboration with Iowa Theatre Artists
Company; Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 1:30pm; $10-$25; for tickets and
information, call 319-622-3222 or e-mail itac@southslope.net,
Iowa Theatre Artists Company, 4709 220th Trail, Amana, IA, http://
www.iowatheatreartists.org, Fri Dec 10 thru Sun Dec 12.
Double Wider, Murder at the Chitlin County Fair, dinner,
interactive comedy, and a murder in an It’s a Mystery production;
$35; for information and tickets, call 563-359-1607 or e-mail
email-itsamystery@msn.com, The Lodge Hotel, 900 Spruce Hills
Dr., Bettendorf, IA, http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, 6:30pm Fri
Dec 10.
Celebrate Me Home, City Circle Acting Company of
Coralville’s presentation of an original holiday cabaret conceived
and directed by Patrick Du Laney; Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm;
for tickets, call 319-248-1750 or 319-338-4500, Iowa Children’s
Museum, 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville, IA, http://www.
citycircle.org, Fri Dec 10 thru Sun Dec 19.
Cinderella, Rodgers’ & Hammerstein’s fairytale musical; Fri
& Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm; $10-$18; for information, call 319-338-
0443, Iowa City Community Theatre, 4265 Oak Crest Hill Rd, Iowa
City, IA, http://www.iowacitycommunitytheatre.com, Fri Dec 10
thru Sun Dec 19.
The Gift of the Magi, a New Ground Theatre production of
Peter Ekstrom’s O. Henry adaptation, directed by Lora Adams; Thu
- Sat & Tue: 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm; $12-$15; for information and
tickets, call 563-326-7529, Village Theatre, 2113 E 11th St, Village
of East Davenport, IA, http://www.newgroundtheatre.org, Fri
Dec 10 thru Sun Dec 19.
The Nutcracker, annual performance with the professional
dancers of Ballet Quad Cities; with carols performed by the
Davenport Chordbusters, North High School’s choir, and Central
High School’s Holiday Singers before the performance; Sat
8pm, Sat & Sun 2pm; $8-$25; for information, call 309-786-
3779, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
balletquadcities.com, Sat Dec 11 and Sun Dec 12.
A Christmas Story, stage adaptation of the beloved holiday
movie; Sat 1 & 4pm, Sun 2pm; $5 for ages 3 & up; for information,
call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, Sat Dec
11 thru Sun Dec 19.
The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s classic performed by the
Peoria Ballet; Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm; $9-$42; for tickets, call 800-
745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL,
http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, Sat Dec 11 and Sun Dec 12.
Five Card Murder, dinner, interactive comedy, and a murder,
in an It’s a Mystery production written by Scott Naumann; $35;
for information and tickets, call 563-344-9187 or e-mail email-
itsamystery@msn.com, Skellington Manor Banquet & Event
Center, 420 18th St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.itsamysteryqc.
com, 6:30pm Fri Dec 17.
A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’ classic presented by the
Nebraska Caravan Theatre; $22-$42; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.
peoriaciviccenter.com, 8pm Sat Dec 18.
Plaid Tidings’ New Year’s Eve Performance, holiday-themed
sequel to beloved boy-band musical “Forever Plaid”; 7pm
doors, 7:15pm buffet, 8:45pm Bootlegger pre-show, 9:15pm
performance; with New Year’s eve celebration, champagne toast,
balloon drop, and more; for tickets and information, call 309-786-
7733, extension 2, Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock
Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, 9:15pm Fri Dec 31.
My Fair Lady: In Concert, a vocal performance of the
Lerner & Loewe classic, presented by Iowa City Community
Theatre; for information, call 319-338-0443, Englert
Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.
iowacitycommunitytheatre.com, 7:30pm Fri Jan 7 and Sat Jan 8.
All Shook Up, Elvis meets Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
in Broadway’s rock ‘n’ roll musical; Wed, Fri, & Sat (and Thu. Jan.
13) - 5:45pm doors, 6pm buffet, 7:15pm Bootlegger pre-show,
7:45pm performance; Sun - 3:45pm doors, 4pm buffet, 5:15pm
Bootlegger pre-show, 5:45pm performance; Wed matinee
- 11:30am doors, 11:45am plated lunch, 1pm Bootlegger pre-
show, 1:30pm performance; for tickets and information, call
309-786-7733, extension 2, Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd
Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, 7:45pm Wed Jan
12 thru Wed Mar 2.
Lend Me a Tenor, Ken Ludwig’s Tony Award-winning farce,
directed by Donna Weeks; Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 3pm; $10; for
tickets and information, call 309-762-0330, Playcrafters Barn
Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.playcrafters.com,
Fri Jan 14 thru Sun Jan 23.
Five Card Murder, dinner, interactive comedy, and a murder,
in an It’s a Mystery production written by Scott Naumann; $35;
for information and tickets, call 563-344-9187 or e-mail email-
itsamystery@msn.com, Skellington Manor Banquet & Event
Center, 420 18th St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.itsamysteryqc.
com, 6:30pm Fri Jan 14.
Sleuth, a New Ground Theatre production of the two-
character mystery-thriller; Thu thru Sat & Tue – 7:30pm, Sun
2:30pm; $12-$15; for information and tickets, call 563-326-7529,
Village Theatre, 2113 E 11th St, Village of East Davenport, IA,
http://www.newgroundtheatre.org, Thu Jan 20 thru Sun Jan 30.
River Readings at Augustana: Student Members of the
Theatre Department, staged reading of a dramatic piece;
reception following; free; for information, call 309-794-7231,
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island,
IL, http://www.augustana.edu, 7pm Thu Jan 20.
Double Wider, Murder at the Chitlin County Fair, dinner,
interactive comedy, and a murder in an It’s a Mystery production;
$35; for information and tickets, call 563-359-1607 or e-mail
email-itsamystery@msn.com, The Lodge Hotel, 900 Spruce Hills
Dr., Bettendorf, IA, http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, 6:30pm Fri
Jan 21.
Tattoo Girl, Naomi Iizuka’s adaptation of Donald Barthelme’s
dramatic short story “Perpetua”; Thu thru Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm;
for tickets, call 319-335-1160, David Thayer Theatre, University
Theaters, Iowa City, IA, http://www.uiowa.edu/~theatre, Thu Jan
27 thru Sun Feb 6.
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, long-running,
off-Broadway musical-comedy-romance; Thu thru Sat 8pm, Sun
2pm; $19-$24; for tickets and information, call 563-499-6371,
Harrison Hilltop Theatre, 1601 Harrison St, Davenport, IA, http://
www.harrisonhilltop.com, Thu Jan 27 thru Sat Feb 19.
Metamorphoses, a contemporary retelling of Ovid’s classic
tales; Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 1:30pm; $9-$11; for tickets and
information, call 309-794-7306, Augustana College, Potter
Hall, 3701 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/
academics/theatre/department/, Fri Jan 28 thru Sun Feb 6.
Crimes of the Heart, Beth Henley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning
comedy; Thu thru Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm; $12-$25; for tickets
and information, call 319-366-8591, Theatre Cedar Rapids, 102
3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.theatrecr.org, Fri Jan 28
thru Sat Feb 12.
All My Sons, Arthur Miller’s classic family drama; Thu
thru Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm; for tickets, call 319-338-7672,
Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.
riversidetheatre.org, Fri Jan 28 thru Sun Feb 20.
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad, stirring
drama with music, in a peformance by the Harriet Tubman and
the Underground Railroad YouTheater; 10am & 12:15pm; $6.50;
for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson
Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, Wed Feb 2.
Grease, touring production of the timeless ‘50s-era musical
comedy; 5 & 8:30pm; $39-$61; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.
peoriaciviccenter.com, Sat Feb 5.
Independence, Lee Blessing’s female-driven dramatic
comedy, directed by Emmalee Moffitt; Thu thru Sat 7:30pm, Sun
4pm; $10; for tickets and information, call 309-944-2244, Barn
Theatre in Richmond Hill Park, 600 Hk Robinson Dr., Geneseo, IL,
http://www.rhplayers.com, Thu Feb 10 thru Sun Feb 20.
Over the River & Through the Woods, squabbling-family
comedy by Joe Di Pietro; Fri & Sat 7pm, Sun 2pm; $8-$15; for
tickets, call 563-652-9815, Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 E Platt
St., Maquoketa, IA, http://www.ohnwardfineartscenter.com, Fri
Feb 11 thru Sun Feb 13.
Ten Little Indians, an Iowa City Community Theatre
presentation of Agatha Christie’s classic mystery/thriller; Fri & Sat
7:30pm, Sun 2pm; for information, call 319-338-0443, Englert
Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.
iowacitycommunitytheatre.com, Fri Feb 11 thru Sun Feb 13.
The Rivals, comedy of manners by Richard Brinsley Sheridan;
Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm; for ticket information, call 319-398-
5517, Ballantyne Auditorium, Iowa Hall, Kirkwood Community
College, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.kirkwood.edu, Fri Feb 11
thru Sun Feb 13.
Five Card Murder, dinner, interactive comedy, and a murder,
in an It’s a Mystery production written by Scott Naumann; $35;
for information and tickets, call 563-344-9187 or e-mail email-
itsamystery@msn.com, Skellington Manor Banquet & Event
Center, 420 18th St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.itsamysteryqc.
com, 6:30pm Fri Feb 11.
Marriage Can Be Murder, interactive murder-mystery-and-
a-dinner comedy by James Daab; Fri & Sat - 5:30pm dinner, 7pm
show; Sun - 12:30pm dinner, 2pm show; $40/person, $25/show-
only; for tickets and information, call 800-233-3441, Ox Yoke Inn,
4420 220th Trail, Amana, IA, http://www.oldcreamery.com, Fri
Feb 11 thru Sat Feb 26.
Love Stories, performance with the professional dancers
of Ballet Quad Cities; an updating of last year’s hit with new
choreography, eclectic music, and both new and old loves; Sat 2
& 8pm, Sun 4pm; for information, call 309-786-3779, Holzworth
Performing Arts Center, Davenport North High School, Unknown,
http://www.balletquadcities.com, Sat Feb 12 and Sun Feb 13.
Columbinus, drama on events such as the Columbine High
School shooting, directed by Dan Rairdin-Hale; Fri & Sat 7:30pm,
Sun 3pm; for tickets, call 563-333-6251, Galvin Fine Arts Center,
2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, http://web.sau.edu/galvin/index.
php, Fri Feb 18 thru Sun Feb 20.
Double Wider, Murder at the Chitlin County Fair, dinner,
interactive comedy, and a murder in an It’s a Mystery production;
$35; for information and tickets, call 563-359-1607 or e-mail
email-itsamystery@msn.com, The Lodge Hotel, 900 Spruce Hills
Dr., Bettendorf, IA, http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, 6:30pm Fri
Feb 18.
Leading Ladies, a Pearl City Players production of Ken
Ludwig’s farcical comedy, directed by Delene McConnaha; venue
and times to be determined; for information, call McConnaha
at 563-299-0624, Muscatine, Muscatine, IA, http://www.
neighborhoodlink.com/Pearl_City_Players/home, Fri Feb 18
thru Sun Feb 20.
Charlotte’s Web, stage adaptation of the E.B. White novel;
Sat 1 & 4pm, Sun 2pm; $5 for ages 3 & up; for information, call
563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, Sat Feb
19 thru Sun Feb 27.
The Children’s Hour, Lillian Hellman’s acclaimed boarding-
school drama; Thu thru Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm; $4-$6; for
information and tickets, call 309-457-2104 or e-mail theater@
monm.edu, W.I.T. Student Theatre, Monmouth College,
Monmouth, IL, http://department.monm.edu/theatre, Thu Feb
24 thru Sun Feb 27.
All Shook Up, Elvis meets “Twelfth Night” in this musical
comedy; $29.50-$49.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler
Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.adlertheatre.
com, 7:30pm Fri Feb 25.
A Little Night Music, a City Circle Acting Company of
Coralville presentation of Stephen Sondheim’s musical classic,
based on Ingmar Bergman’s “Smiles of a Summer Night,” and
directed by Patrick DuLaney; Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm; for
information, call 319-541-2980 or e-mail info@citycircle.org, Iowa
Children’s Museum, 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville, IA, http://
www.citycircle.org, Fri Feb 25 thru Sun Feb 27.
Bus Stop, touring production of William Inge’s celebrated
comedy; $25-$44; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria
Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.
peoriaciviccenter.com, 8pm Sat Feb 26.
Auditions, Classes, & Calls For Entry
The Mustache Movie, area filmmaker Stephen Folker
is seeking actors, extras, and production assistants for his
short comedy film to be shot in Pioneer Village Dec. 9-13; for
information, call Folker at 309-738-2329 or co-producer Mallory
Jenkins at 563-370-1060, Walnut Grove Pioneer Village, 18817
290th St., Long Grove, IA, Wed Nov 24 thru Thu Dec 9.
Curtainbox Theatre Company: Private Instruction,
individual lessons and sessions available for student and
adult actors; for information, contact Kimberly Furness at 563-
322-8504 or Kim@thecurtainbox.com, Curtainbox Theatre &
Conservatory, 2850 Eastern Ave., Suite #200, Davenport, IA,
http://thecurtainbox.com, Wed Nov 24 thru Wed Mar 2.
A Little Night Music, auditions for the City Circle Acting
Company of Coralville’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s
Tony-winning musical romance, directed by Patrick DuLaney,
running Feb. 25-27 at Iowa City’s Englert Theatre; bring one song
that shows off vocal range and acting ability; performers may be
asked to do 32 bars only; roles available for young adults and one information, call 309-798-0279 or e-mail qcsoda@gmail.com, QC
young girl, as well as adult lead roles and a choral quintet; Sun SoDa, 1502 6th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.qcsoda.com, 7:15pm By Thom White

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call 319-541-2980 or e-mail DuLaney at patrick@citycircle.org,
Iowa Children’s Museum, 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville, IA,
http://www.citycircle.org, Sun Nov 28 and Mon Nov 29.
Leading Ladies, auditions for the Pearl City Players Theatrical
Society’s production of Ken Ludwig’s comedy, directed by Delene
McConnaha, running Feb. 18-20; seeking five men and three
Yule Love It
A. Rhythmic Time Dance Lessons, private and group
lessons available in swing, ballroom, hip-hop, Latin, tango, and
more; for information, call 309-786-4800, A. Rhythmic Time
Dance Studio, 5447 3rd Ave. Unit B, Moline, IL, http://www.
arhythmictime.com, Wed Nov 24 thru Wed Mar 2.
Learn to Dance the Arthur Murray Way, teaching dance to Plaid Tidings, at the Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse through December 31

women ages 18 - 80; be prepared to read from the script; Thu
7pm, Sat 3pm, Sun 2pm; for information, call McConnaha at
563-299-0624, 3430 Mulberry Avenue, Muscatine, IA, Thu Dec 9
thru Sun Dec 12.
Gypsy and The Wizard of Oz, auditions for Countryside
Community Theatre’s summer season, with “Gypsy” running June
17-26, and “The Wizard of Oz” July 22-31; for information, call 563-
285-6228 or e-mail cctonstage@hotmail.com, North Scott High
School Fine Arts Auditorium, 200 S. 1st St., Eldridge, IA, http://
www.cctonstage.org, noon Sat Jan 8 and Sun Jan 9.
Visiting Mr. Green, auditions for Jeff Baron’s two-man
dramatic comedy directed by Craig Michaels, running March 11-
20; be prepared to read from the script; for information, call 309-
762-0330., Playcrafters Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline, IL,
http://www.playcrafters.com, 7pm Sun Jan 16 thru Tue Jan 18.
Theatre Talk, hosted by University of Iowa professor
Miriam Gilbert, with invited guests; a discussion of the themes
in the theatre’s forthcoming production of “All My Sons”; for
information, call 319-338-7672, Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert
St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.riversidetheatre.org, Thu Jan 20.
Theatre Talk, hosted by University of Iowa professor Miriam
Gilbert, with invited guests; a discussion of the themes in the
theatre’s forthcoming production of “Walking the Wire”; for
information, call 319-338-7672, Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert
St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.riversidetheatre.org, Thu Feb 24.
Performances
The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s ballet classic, performed by
students of the Nolte Academy of Dance; Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sat
& Sun 2pm; $16-$22; for tickets and information, call 319-688-
2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA,
http://www.englert.org, Fri Dec 3 thru Sun Dec 5.
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker, $27.50-$67.50;
for tickets, call 800-745-3000, U.S. Cellular Center, 370 1st Ave NE,
Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.uscellular.com, 7:30pm Sun Dec 5.
The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s classic performed by the
Peoria Ballet; Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm; $9-$42; for tickets, call 800-
745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL,
http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, Sat Dec 11 and Sun Dec 12.
The Nutcracker, annual performance with the professional
dancers of Ballet Quad Cities; with carols performed by the
Davenport Chordbusters, North High School’s choir, and Central
High School’s Holiday Singers before the performance; Sat
8pm, Sat & Sun 2pm; $8-$25; for information, call 309-786-
3779, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
balletquadcities.com, Sat Dec 11 and Sun Dec 12.
Pilobolus, world-renowned dance troupe, presenting
acrobatic dancers, theatrical costumes, and a great sense of
play; $25-$45; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Civic Center of
Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, http://www.
civiccenter.org, 7:30pm Wed Jan 26.
Riverdance: Farewell Performance, the international
phenomenon of Celtic music, song, and dance; for tickets, call
800-745-3000, Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut
St., Des Moines, IA, http://www.civiccenter.org, Fri Jan 28.
Max Pollak and RumbaTap, a melding of Afro-Cuban music
and dance, American jazz, body percussion, tap dance, and Paul
Carlson’s Latin jazz quartet Grupo Los Santos with the Quad City
Arts Visiting Artists; $8-$12; for tickets and information, call 563-
the world for 97 years; first lesson free; mention this notification
and save up to 25%; for information, call 563-326-4321, Arthur
Murray Dance Studios, 221 1/2 Brady St, Davenport, IA, http://
www.arthurmurray.com, Wed Nov 24 thru Wed Mar 2.
Salsa Dance Lessons, on Thursdays; for information, call
309-798-0279 or e-mail qcsoda@gmail.com, QC SoDa, 1502 6th
Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.qcsoda.com, 6:30pm Thu Nov 25
thru Thu Dec 16.
Salsa Dance with DJ Gunter, on Thursdays; $6; for
information, call 309-798-0279 or e-mail qcsoda@gmail.com, QC
SoDa, 1502 6th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.qcsoda.com, 7:15pm
Thu Nov 25 thru Thu Dec 16.
Zumba with Instructor Cindy Franks, on Tuesdays and
Thursdays; $6; for information, call 309-798-0279 or e-mail
qcsoda@gmail.com, QC SoDa, 1502 6th Ave., Moline, IL, http://
www.qcsoda.com, 5:30pm Thu Nov 25 thru Thu Dec 16.
A. Rhythmic Time Social Dance, on Thursdays; with the dance
studio students; for information, call 309-786-4800, A. Rhythmic
Time Dance Studio, 5447 3rd Ave. Unit B, Moline, IL, http://www.
arhythmictime.com, 8pm Thu Nov 25 thru Thu Feb 24.
Variety Line Dancing Class, on Saturdays; with instructor
Cindy Baker; for information, call 309-798-0279 or e-mail
qcsoda@gmail.com, QC SoDa, 1502 6th Ave., Moline, IL, http://
www.qcsoda.com, 11:30pm Sat Nov 27 thru Sat Dec 18.
Sunday Afternoon Holiday Dance w/ the Ken Paulsen
Quartet, $10; membership not required; for information, e-mail
e-solymossy@wiu.edu, Viking Club of Moline, 1450 41st Street,
Moline, IL, 3pm Sun Nov 28.
Swing Dance Lessons, on Tuesdays; for information, call
309-798-0279 or e-mail qcsoda@gmail.com, QC SoDa, 1502 6th
Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.qcsoda.com, 6:30pm Tue Nov 30
thru Tue Dec 14.
Swing Dance with DJ Korah, on Tuesdays; $6; for
information, call 309-798-0279 or e-mail qcsoda@gmail.com, QC
SoDa, 1502 6th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.qcsoda.com, 7:15pm
Tue Nov 30 thru Tue Dec 14.
Polka Club of Iowa, Inc. - Eastern Chapter Dance, with
music by Karl & the Country Dutchmen; $8; for information, call
563-285-5989, Walcott Coliseum, 116 E Bryant St, Walcott, IA,
7:30pm Fri Dec 3.
Ballroom Booster Class for Beginners, $5; for information,
call 309-798-0279 or e-mail qcsoda@gmail.com, QC SoDa, 1502
6th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.qcsoda.com, 4pm Sat Dec 4.
Ballroom Dance, with music provided by DJ Army; for
information, call 309-798-0279 or e-mail qcsoda@gmail.com, QC
SoDa, 1502 6th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.qcsoda.com, 7pm
Sat Dec 4.
Ballroom Lessons, for information, call 309-798-0279 or
e-mail qcsoda@gmail.com, QC SoDa, 1502 6th Ave., Moline, IL,
http://www.qcsoda.com, 6:30pm Sat Dec 4.
Salsa Dance, with music provided by DJ Gunter; for
information, call 309-798-0279 or e-mail qcsoda@gmail.com, QC
SoDa, 1502 6th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.qcsoda.com, 10pm
Sat Dec 4.
Ballroom Booster Class for Beginners, $5; for information,
call 309-798-0279 or e-mail qcsoda@gmail.com, QC SoDa, 1502
6th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.qcsoda.com, 4pm Sat Dec 18.
Ballroom Dance, with music provided by DJ Army; for
information, call 309-798-0279 or e-mail qcsoda@gmail.com, QC
SoDa, 1502 6th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.qcsoda.com, 7pm
Sat Dec 18.
Ballroom Lessons, for information, call 309-798-0279 or
e-mail qcsoda@gmail.com, QC SoDa, 1502 6th Ave., Moline, IL,
http://www.qcsoda.com, 6:30pm Sat Dec 18.
I
’ve never seen a production of Forever
Plaid, but that didn’t seem to affect
my enjoyment of the Circa ’21 Dinner
Playhouse’s production of the musical’s sequel,
Plaid Tidings.
Thanks to a
quick recap of
the events from
its predecessor, it
was immediately
clear that this
show would
concern a 1950s
vocal quartet that
had died, but
was sent back to
Earth to perform
a Christmas show
in order to prove
their Plaid-itude. Danny White, Marty McNamee, Scott Stratton,
Or something and Don Denton in Plaid Tidings
like that.
Yet with the four singers bumbling their
way through a holiday concert, Plaid Tidings’
shallow premise hardly matters, since it’s the
tight harmonies that make the show worth
catching. Director Dimitri Toscas seems well
aware of that, and he also avoids camp by not
allowing his actors to play things over the top.
There’s a sincerity throughout the performance
that’s not overpowered by the actors delivering
their jokes as if yukking them up specifically
for laughs. Sure, Scott Stratton (Smudge),
Marty McNamee (Frankie), Don Denton
(Jinx), and Danny White (Sparky) bring the
appropriate buffoonery to their characters, but
they do so in a way that’s charming and almost
coy. Through the cast’s simple deliveries, even
the musical’s groaners are chuckle-worthy,
because the boys themselves are so likable, so
sweet. It’s easy to root for the Plaids and laugh
with them, even if their jokes are sometimes
not all that funny.
It’s even easier to listen to the Plaids sing,
with their tight harmonies offering a blend of
individually beautiful voices. And sing they do.
of songs – most of them Christmas tunes, with
some classics such as “Strangers in Paradise,”
“Sha-Boom (Life Could Be a Dream)” and
“Mambo Italiano” mixed into the bunch.
(My absolute
favorite part of
November 17’s
evening show
involved the
boys’ attempts
to turn several
songs into
holiday songs
simply by adding
to them the word
“Christmas.”)
It was
interesting to
see Denton here
as the nervous,
shy, awkward
Jinx, considering the actor’s characters in Circa
’21’s The Full Monty in 2008 and Joseph & the
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat earlier this year,
neither of whom was at all shy. Denton, though,
is convincing in Jinx’s tensely timid stance
and high-pitched, shaky voice. It was also nice
to see Danny White in a lead after admiring
his supporting work in the Harrison Hilltop
Theatre’s Dog Sees God this past summer. As the
prankster Sparky, White lets loose an adorable
giggle that’s completely endearing.
Scott Stratton is truly engaging in his
sincerity; his task to tell the audience about
the group’s Christmas-show dream, which he
does with a passion that’s utterly believable
and moving in its tender charm. And Marty
McNamee, with his boy-next-door good looks,
manages to pull off playing the “leading man”
type with just a touch of delightful dorkiness.
For me, Plaid Tidings is the perfect holiday
show. It’s jolly, sweet, and not at all preachy.
And, thanks to the talents of Stratton,
McNamee, Denton, and White, Circa ’21’s
production itself is altogether enjoyable.

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333-6251, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA,
http://www.quadcityarts.com, 7:30pm Sat Jan 29.
Riverdance: Farewell Performance, thunderous celebration
of Irish music and dance; $36.50-$61.50; for tickets, call 800-745-
3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
adlertheatre.com, 7:30pm Tue Feb 1.
Merce Cunningham Dance Company: The Legacy Tour,
the final tour of one of the most intriguing, influential, and
innovative dance companies in the world; a Hancher Auditorium
presentation; for tickets and information, call 319-335-1160,
Iowa Memorial Union, 125 N. Madison St., Iowa City, IA, http://
www.hancher.uiowa.edu, 7:30pm Tue Feb 8.
Love Stories, performance with the professional dancers
of Ballet Quad Cities; an updating of last year’s hit with new
choreography, eclectic music, and both new and old loves;
Sat 2 & 8pm, Sun 4pm; for information, call 309-786-3779,
Holzworth Performing Arts Center, Davenport North High
School, Unknown, http://www.balletquadcities.com, Sat Feb 12
and Sun Feb 13.
Classes, & Ongoing Events
Ballroom Dance Lessons, on Wednesdays; for information,
call 309-798-0279 or e-mail qcsoda@gmail.com, QC SoDa, 1502
6th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.qcsoda.com, Wed Nov 24 thru
Wed Dec 15.
Ballroom Dance with DJ Gunter, on Wednesdays; $6; for
A lot. While there is a rough narrative to the For tickets and information, call (309)786-7733
Ballroom Lessons, for information, call 309-798-0279 or
e-mail qcsoda@gmail.com, QC SoDa, 1502 6th Ave., Moline, IL, proceedings, the show is pretty much a series extension 2, or visit Circa21.com.
http://www.qcsoda.com, 6:30pm Sat Dec 18.
Midwest Academy of Dance Winter Class for Adults,
fall session begins Jan. 3-8; for dancers of all skill levels; for
information and to register, call 563-326-7812, Davenport Parks
& Recreation, 2816 Eastern Ave, Davenport, IA, http://www.
cityofdavenportiowa.com/parks, Mon Jan 3.
Midwest Academy of Dance Winter Class for Ages 3-18,
fall session begins Jan. 3-8; for dancers of all skill levels; for
information and to register, call 563-326-7812, Davenport Parks
& Recreation, 2816 Eastern Ave, Davenport, IA, http://www.
cityofdavenportiowa.com/parks, Mon Jan 3.
Midwest Academy of Dance’s Round Ballroom Dance
Class, fall session begins Jan. 3-8; for dancers of all skill levels,
with rhythms including the waltz, the foxtrot, jive, swing,
Latin, Cha Cha, & rumba; class intended for couples; for
information and to register, call 563-326-7812, Davenport Parks
& Recreation, 2816 Eastern Ave, Davenport, IA, http://www.
cityofdavenportiowa.com/parks, Mon Jan 3.
DANCEtalk: Pilobolus, learn more about that evening’s
dance performance from the company’s artistic directors
and staff, and local dance experts, Civic Center of Greater Des
Moines, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, http://www.civiccenter.
org, 6:30pm Wed Jan 26.
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Applicants
Johnson County Festival of Trees: “A Tradition Continues”,
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features over 30 artistically decorated trees and wreaths, all

Specifically for Seniors Holiday Party, Vintage Voices will
now being be at the library performing a live, Thanksgiving-related radio
program; free hot cider and cookies; for information, call 563-888-
3371, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport,
accepted for IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Wed Nov 24.
Quad City Arts Festival of Trees, annual holiday festival
featuring displays, miniatures, vendors, and more; $6-$8, $3 for
Voss Brothers ages 2-10; discounts for groups; for information, call 563-324-3378,
RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.quadcityarts.
com/festoftrees.asp, Wed Nov 24 thru Sun Nov 28.
Lofts Downtown Moline Center Call for Holiday Volunteers,
seeking volunteers for window painting, jazz musicians, creating
gift baskets, distributing flyers, making luminaries, and more; for
Located at: 219 21st St. information, call 309-524-2054 or e-mail powens@molinecentre.
org, Downtown Moline, Moline, IL, http://www.molinecentre.org,
Rock Island, IL Wed Nov 24 thru Tue Nov 30.
Seeking Applicants for 2011 Black Hawk College Board of
A community for Trustees, there will be two six-year terms up for election as well
as one unexpired four-year term; election materials available in
individuals & families. the office of the chief financial officer in Building 1 at the colleges
Quad-Cities Campus and in the office of the vice president for East
of which will be available for auction; proceeds benefit the
Coralville Center for the Performing Arts; for information, e-mail
jcfestivaloftrees@gmail.com, Marriott Hotel and Convention Center
- Coralville, 900 E 9th St, Coralville, IA, http://www.citycircle.org, Sat
Nov 27 thru Sat Dec 4.
Davenport Noon Optimist Club Christmas Tree Sales,
a portion of funds will assist Davenport Central and West
High schools’ February hosting of the Great River Show Choir
competition, with funds also assisting with travel and costume
expenses throughout the year; 5’ Scotch Pine $26; 6’ Scotch Pine
$32; 6’ Fraser Fir $52; 7’ Fraser Fir $66; 8’ Fraser Fir $80; Mon-Fri 4-
8pm, Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 1-7pm, Brady Street Stadium, 3600 Brady
St, Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportnoonoptimists.com, Sat
Nov 27 thru Sun Dec 19.
Bible Prophecy, weekly fellowship on Saturdays; for
information, e-mail james_1844@yahoo.com, One Library, 230 W.
3rd Street, Davenport, IA, 2pm Sat Nov 27 thru Sat Dec 25.
Freight House Farmers Market, over 100 growers, bakers,
craftspeople, and artisans will be on hand to answer your
gardening questions, offer recipes, and assist you with your
fresh-produce choices; Saturdays at 8am & Tuesdays at 3pm; for
information, contact Darcy Rostenbach at FullCircleSoap@aol.

Call 309-788-7940
Campus, 26230 Black Hawk Road, Galva; for information, contact com or 309-764-0062, Freight House, 421 W River Dr, Davenport,
Leslie T. Anderson at 800-334-1311, ext. 5933, or 309-796-5933, IA, http://freighthousefarmersmarket.com, Sat Nov 27 thru Tue
Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, Dec 28.

To request an http://www.bhc.edu, Wed Nov 24 thru Mon Dec 20.

Buddha Meditation, weekly fellowship on Wednesdays; for
information, e-mail james_1844@yahoo.com, One Library, 230 W.
Women’s Bible Study, weekly fellowship on Mondays; for
information, e-mail james_1844@yahoo.com, One Library, 230 W.
3rd Street, Davenport, IA, 7pm Mon Nov 29 thru Mon Dec 27.

application. 3rd Street, Davenport, IA, 8pm Wed Nov 24 thru Wed Dec 29.
Tao Application, weekly fellowship on Wednesdays; for
information, e-mail james_1844@yahoo.com, One Library, 230 W.
Certain Income 3rd Street, Davenport, IA, 7pm Wed Nov 24 thru Wed Dec 29.
America’s Farmers Grow Communities Program, the
Restrictions Apply program gives eligible farmers the opportunity to win $2,500
for their community; farmers, age 21 and over, who are actively
engaged in farming a minimum of 250 acres of corn, soybeans
and/or cotton, or 40 acres of open field vegetables, or at least 10
acres of tomatoes, peppers and/or cucumbers grown in protected
culture, are eligible; to apply, call 877-267-3332, http://www.
growcommunities.com, Wed Nov 24 thru Fri Dec 31.
Free Thanksgiving Dinner, a traditional Thanksgiving meal
with all the fixin’s; everyone welcome; for information, call 563-322-
2959, Christian Center Church, 2103 West Third Street, Davenport,
IA, 12pm Thu Nov 25.
Thanksgiving Day Feast, buffet includes such items as
tri-color cracked peppercorn crusted sirloin with madeira and
rosemary sauce, roast turkey breast with tomato jam, and
prosciutto wrapped pork loin with honey pear glaze with a variety
of appetizer selections, fresh salads, breads, desserts, and more;
$15-$29; for information, call 815-776-5050, Eagle Ridge Resort &
Spa, 444 Eagle Ridge Dr, Galena, IL, http://www.eagleridge.com,
11am Thu Nov 25.
Friday Martini Madness, a featured martini for $6.95 and a
choice appetizer for $6.95; today - a Grapefruit tini and Chargrilled
Oysters; for information, call 309-762-4700, Bass Street Chop
Zoroasterian Praises, weekly fellowship on Mondays; for
information, e-mail james_1844@yahoo.com, One Library, 230 W.
3rd Street, Davenport, IA, 2pm Mon Nov 29 thru Mon Dec 27.
29th Annual Greater Peoria Farm Show, in the Exhibit
Hall and Arena; free; for information, call 309-673-3200, Peoria
Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.
peoriaciviccenter.com, 9am Tue Nov 30 thru Thu Dec 2.
Quran Recital, weekly fellowship on Tuesdays; for information,
e-mail james_1844@yahoo.com, One Library, 230 W. 3rd Street,
Davenport, IA, 2pm Tue Nov 30 thru Tue Dec 28.
Torah Recital, weekly fellowship on Tuesdays; for information,
e-mail james_1844@yahoo.com, One Library, 230 W. 3rd Street,
Davenport, IA, 10am Tue Nov 30 thru Tue Dec 28.
Black Hawk College International Holiday Bazaar, in the
lower lobby of Building 1; booths featuring works by jewelry-makers,
artists and other handicraft vendors; proceeds support the BHC
International/English as a Second Language Scholarship Program; for
information, contact Juanita Zertuche at zertuchej@bhc.edu or 309-
796-5186, Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave.,
Moline, IL, http://www.bhc.edu, 8:30am Wed Dec 1.
7-Minute Yenta Speed Dating, on Thursdays; meet new
friends in a safe, positive, and fun environment; couples are
selected for sessions via age groups (25-35, 35-45, 45-55, 55-65)
and are invited to participate in a group of 8-10 couples; the ladies
stay seated as the men revolve around them every 7 minutes; after
the session, participants can let the Yenta know their choices for
another date and she will then make sure the intended gets your

Goodbye House, 1601 River Dr, Moline, IL, Fri Nov 26.
Christmas Craft Show, featuring hundreds of hand-crafted
number; for information, call call 563-505-7790, ICONS Martini, 124
18th St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.7minuteyenta.com, 7pm Thu

ordinary jobs.
items; $4, ages 12 & under free, QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Ave., Dec 2 thru Thu Dec 30.
Rock Island, IL, http://www.qccaexpocenter.com, 10am Fri Nov 26 The Amazing Acro-Cats, felines celebrate Christmas by
thru Sun Nov 28. jumping through wreaths, rolling an ornament, pushing a sleigh,

Hello cutting 4th Friday Dinner, $7; featuring hot roast beef sandwiches; for
information, call 563-355-8528, V.F.W. Post 9128, 2814 State Street,
and performing an array of other seasonal tricks; with a special
appearance by The Rock-Cats, playing seasonal carol selections

edge. Bettendorf, IA, http://home.mchsi.com/~vfwpost9128/, 5:30pm

Fri Nov 26.
Krsna Adoration, weekly fellowship on Fridays; for
information, e-mail james_1844@yahoo.com, One Library, 230 W.
3rd Street, Davenport, IA, 8pm Fri Nov 26 thru Fri Dec 31.
Shiva Meditation, weekly fellowship on Fridays; for
information, e-mail james_1844@yahoo.com, One Library, 230 W.
3rd Street, Davenport, IA, 7pm Fri Nov 26 thru Fri Dec 31.
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such as “A Cat in a Manger,”“Catnip Roasting on an Open Fire,” and
“God Rest Ye Merry Kittens”; for information, call 641-472-2787,
Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts
& Convention Center, Fairfield, IA, http://www.FairfieldACC.com,
7:30pm Fri Dec 3.
“Season of Light” Presentation, presentation tells the story
of how our holiday traditions are connected with the sky through
the planetarium sky projector, astronomical images, music,

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VFW Post 9128 Friday Night Dinner, on Fridays; steaks, fish,
burgers, and other dinners served, starting at $5.99 & up; whole
catfish $6 on the 2nd Fr. of the month; ham steak $7 on the 3rd
Fri. of the month; for information, call 563-355-8528, V.F.W. Post
9128, 2814 State Street, Bettendorf, IA, 5:30pm Fri Nov 26 thru
Fri Dec 31.
Family Portrait Day, area photographer Megan Crandall
Cooper will be on hand to take the photograph; photos will be
saved on a disk for you to take home, print out and share; cost is
general admission to the gardens and $5 per disk; for information,
call 309-794-0991 x 32 or e-mail edu@qcgardens.com, Quad
City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
qcgardens.com, 10am Sat Nov 27.
Jim Wand, nationally-renowned hypnotist; $15; for information
and tickets, call 877-677-3456, Riverside Casino Event Center, 3184
Highway 22, Riverside, IA, http://www.riversidecasinoandresort.
com, 8pm Sat Nov 27.
Opening Gala and Winter Ball - Johnson County Festival
of Trees: “A Tradition Continues”, features over 30 artistically
decorated trees and wreaths, all of which will be available
for auction; with refreshments and music by the Rod Pierson
Big Band; $25/person, $200/table of 10; proceeds benefit the
Coralville Center for the Performing Arts; for information, e-mail
jcfestivaloftrees@gmail.com, Marriott Hotel and Convention
Center - Coralville, 900 E 9th St, Coralville, IA, http://www.citycircle.
and narration; the program will discuss the seasons, the winter
constellations, and the Star of Bethlehem; narration provided by
Noah Adams of NPR; each presentation will end with a Q&A with
planetarium director Dr. Lee Carkner and director emeritus Dr.
Mel Peterson; not for ages 7 & under; Sat & Sun 2pm, Mon thru Fri
7pm; free, but reservations requested at 309-794-7327; for more
information, e-mail scottcason@augustana.edu or call 309-794-
7323, John Deere Planetarium-Augustana College, 820 38th Street,
Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu, Sat Dec 4 thru Thu
Dec 16.
19th Century Christmas, featuring holiday decorations
throughout the center and Deere-Wiman House, living-history
volunteers, performances by the Moline Boys Choir, Selma
Johnson, and Steve Steeley, children’s crafts, an art show
sponsored by the Left Bank Art League, displays, visits from Santa
and Mrs. Claus, and more; free; for information, call 309-743-2700,
Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street, Moline, IL, http://www.
butterworthcenter.com, 12pm Sun Dec 5.
Feast of St. Ambrose, music and prayer in celebration of the
school’s patron saint; with cookies and hot cocoa after Mass; free;
for information, call 563-333-6290, Christ the King Chapel, St.
Ambrose University Campus, Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu,
6:30pm Sun Dec 5.
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More Than a Method
The Quad Cities Wood Turners Club and Jeff Stevenson, Through December at the Quad City International Airport
D
avid Johnson’s vase is
missing large chunks.
In the current Quad
City Arts exhibit at the Quad City
International Airport, the vase
Missing Pieces #7 is symmetrical
but for the voids that appear to have
formed naturally through the growth
and decay of its wood. Their jagged,
random edges echo the blotchy rings
of the wood grain, yet Johnson has
varnished the entire surface, making
it seem at once broken and new. The
vase is not suitable for its ostensible
purpose and seems to question
the relationships between craft,
aesthetics, and functionality. It’s a
striking use of the medium of wood.
The show, running through
December, features two bodies of
work: selections from the Quad Cities
Wood Turners Club and mixed-media
works by Jeff Stevenson. While the
wood turners employ a relatively
restrictive technique – modified wood
in a functional context – Stevenson
uses a massive range of media,
from magazines to encaustic. The
two components of the exhibit are
different, but they both transcend the
limitations of their methods: The best
of the wood works (such as Johnson’s
vase) have visual and technical depth,
and Stevenson’s strongest pieces gel
thematically and visually even as the
variety of materials threatens chaos.
When choosing to work in a craft
medium such as wood-turning, the
artist strives for different objectives
from a purely “fine artist,” such
as a painter or sculptor. Although
there is the same emphasis on
technique and skill, different rules
of aesthetics apply. Their creations
might be evocative, referential, or
communicative, but these will always
be viewed through a functional lens.
Many of the turners have
developed a signature style of
recurring silhouettes, types of woods,
or textural approaches. Lyndel TOP: David Johnson, Missing Pieces #7. BOTTOM LEFT: Jeff Stevenson,
Anthony, for example, is showing Chemistry. BOTTOM RIGHT Steve Sinner and Joe Meirhaeghe, Hickory Vase.
three vessels with architectural
motifs. The three containers have lids
with symmetrical knobs and bulges influenced
by the domes and spires atop Middle Eastern
and Russian buildings. Bill McQuitty’s
vessels also pay homage to artisans of other
cultures. His works all have stained or inlaid
bands of repeating geometric shapes and lines
encircling the center of the pot, as well as
thinner bands near the mouths and feet. This
use of repeating banded designs is reminiscent
of the linear embellishments on ancient Greek
pottery, or the shapes around Native American
pots. These works demonstrate how craft, with
its often ancient roots, is able to sustain and
revitalize aesthetics of other cultures.
Other works in the show are neither
referential nor fine art but demonstrate a
strong understanding of contemporary design.
Round but Square by Gene Vincent, for
example, meshes craftsmanship, functionality,
and style. This bowl has a round base, but
its lip flares out into a flat, precise square.
Vincent makes wise use of wood as a medium
by incorporating the straight, linear grain
into the perfectly square top of the
bowl. While this work might not be
as “artistic” as others, it offers a more
sophisticated sense of design.
The most intriguing pieces in the
show embrace the unique aspects of
wood – its color, grain, and organic
imperfections – and make them
integral parts of the form. Most
of the 30-odd vessels in this show
demonstrate this technique to a
degree, but only a quarter of them
fully succeed. The first impression of
Steve Sinner’s and Joe Meirhaeghe’s
Hickory Vase is a function of it size
– about two feet tall – and seemingly
perfect symmetry. But the large, dark
shapes in the wood grain really draw
the viewer in. These blobs contrast
with the light wood of the center of
the vase, and against the medium tone
of the wavy bands of wood grain.
The artists echoed this dark color by
staining the top and bottom of the vase
a similar color. This work shows that
turning skill, surface decoration, and
the initial selection of material are
equally important to a successful wood
vessel.
Jeff Stevenson’s relatively chaotic
art provides a stark contrast to the
smooth, elegant contours of the
wood forms. His mixed-media, two-
dimensional pieces include such
materials as oil paint, charcoal, pencil,
collage, assemblage, and paint
marker. Stevenson references
social issues and personal
narratives while exploring the
use of found materials, symbolic
imagery, and nonrepresentational
surface treatment. These diverse
materials, as well as his visual
style, give his paintings a visual
pop, and the array of imagery
offers the viewer many references
and ideas to consider. However,
some works cross the line into
confusion.
A strong work by Stevenson
is the half-oil-painting, half-
assemblage piece titled Respect.
The left side of the image is a
realistic, waist-up portrait of a man
standing with his arms lightly crossed over
his chest, with his hands on his collarbone.
He appears to be nude but for a backwards
baseball cap, and he has a large tattoo on
his arm featuring the word “Respect.” The
man’s goatee, sideburns, cap, and tattoo all
place him as a contemporary man who would
fit into a slightly alternative “tough guy”
culture. However, his serene facial expression
and upward gaze make him appear calm
and reverent. On the right side of the piece
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is an assemblage containing magazines, a
silver dish, and a Victorian-era illustration of
children. The magazines could reference the
assumed interests of the man, but the dish and
illustration suggest a softer, more domestic
side. The objects were wisely chosen, with
clear social associations and an interesting
rapport with the oil portrait. Respect inspires
multiple yet related interpretations: the
conflicts between self and societal image,
between manliness and respectability, and
between desires and responsibilities.
Chemistry is initially attractive because
of the strong unity of colors, shapes, and
textures. Aged paper folded and formed
into concentric circles and rectangles on the
left side matches the faded cover of an old
chemistry textbook in the top right. The shape
of a serving dish in the top left coincides with
the oval-framed drawing of two men in the
bottom right. The light, warm wood of the
frame ties everything together. This work is
conceptually interesting, as well, when the
viewer notices that the two men’s faces are
only millimeters apart, with eyes closed,
apparently going in for a kiss. Although
approaching an intimate moment, the men
are not drawn in a flowery or emotional way
– the image appears more clinical than erotic.
The bold word “Chemistry” above them on
the altered textbook (changing the title from
Chemistry & You to Chemistry: Me & You)
references romantic chemistry along with the
scientific discipline. The joining of science
and homosexuality appears to allude to the
debate over whether sexual orientation is a
choice or natural disposition, and the age of
the textbook perhaps reflects how knowledge
and attitudes change over time.
In these works, Stevenson’s choice and
handling of media align strongly with a
theme. Other pieces, especially the smaller
mixed-media works on LP covers, are full of
compelling visual textures and design motifs
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but seem to meander conceptually. They are
certainly visually dynamic – with the radial
explosion of lines of collaged text in Fruit,
for instance, or the organic collaged shapes
in Inheritance – but it’s difficult to make a
connection between some of the depicted
objects. Cryptic or nonspecific imagery
can work in art when it’s employed within
a strongly established visual or conceptual
framework, but the absence of a clear theme in
some of Stevenson’s work only frustrated this
viewer. I hope to see him develop his visual
style to more consistently complement his
ideas about contemporary culture.
Michelle Garrison is a mixed-media artist
who teaches art and design at Geneseo Middle
School and J.D. Darnell High School. 19
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beloved ladies play Moline’s i wireless Center on November 28.
Discussing their seasonal tour on the duo’s Web site, Naomi says, “To Theatre
The Judds: The Last Encore
me, the magic of Christmas is all about bringing families together, giving Waiting for Godot
gifts, and giving back.” And if you’d care to give a little something to The
i wireless Center Judds, you might want to consider some reinforcements for their trophy
Harrison Hilltop Theatre
Sunday, November 28, 7 p.m. case, as the country artists’ accolades have (thus far) included more than Thursday, December 2, through Saturday, December 18
60 industry trophies, including five Grammy Awards, eight Academy of

B y now, I’m presuming, we all pretty much know that Wikipedia

shouldn’t be taken as the final word on any given subject. But I’ll
admit that I was still taken aback by the very first sentence in its entry
on a legendary musical act: “The Judds were an
American country-music duo composed of Naomi
Judd and her daughter, Wynnona Judd.” May I ask,
Wikipedia: What the hell’s with the past tense?!
Country Music Awards, and a whopping nine citations from the Country
Music Association.
Their i wireless Center set list, meanwhile, promises to be filled with
holiday tunes, songs from Wynonna’s solo career, and such favorites – and
Billboard chart-toppers – as “Mama, He’s Crazy,” “Why Not Me,” “Girls’
Night Out,” “Love Is Alive,” and “Maybe Your Baby’s Got the Blues.” All told,
fans should get more than their money’s worth from the Judd’s “The
Last Encore” concert ... though as a Quad Citian, I might ask for a
O n December 2, the Harrison Hilltop Theatre wraps
season with the opening-night presentation of Sam
tragicomic classic Waiting for Godot.
One of the undisputed masterpieces of world theatre,
absurdist piece – which debuted at France’s Théâtre de B
1953 – has enjoyed amateur, educational, and profession

Music
Because while the musicians’ latest tour is indeed
called “The Last Encore,” the much-lauded, hugely refund if the pair refuses to sing their 1991 hit “John Deere Tractor.”
popular performers aren’t deserving of that “were” That would just be rude.
Tickets are available by calling (800)745-3000, and more
just yet. Currently on the Midwestern leg of their tour, Naomi and Wynonna
information on The Judds: The Last Encore is available by visiting
Shinedown
will soon be traveling to venues in Minnesota, Ohio, and Council Bluffs,
Iowa, and will be wowing local fans over Thanksgiving weekend, when the iwirelessCenter.com. Adler Theatre
Friday, November 26, 8 p.m.

Music “M
will present its annual Stars & Promises: The Story of Christmas concert burning bright! Bu
ike, I’d like you to do a
at Moline High School. a way to save me! I
What’s Happenin’ piece
Currently in the 10th year of his Christmas tour, vocalist and inside, but now I ca
on the rockers of Shinedown, since
The Peter Mayer Group: Stars & Promises songwriter Mayer is probably best known as the lead guitarist for the group’s ‘Anything & Everything’
with a second chan
– devour the sound
– The Story of Christmas Jimmy Buffet’s Coral Reefer Band. But with his Peter Mayer Group tour is hitting the Adler Theatre
from the inside, an
bandmates – percussionist Scott Bryan, flutist Mark Holland, bassist
Moline High School Marc Torlina, violinist Maggie Estes, and pianist Chris Walters
on November 26. The band will be
fake atmosphere be
Sunday, November 28, 7 p.m. performing acoustic versions of course I’ll write a S
– Mayer’s own ensemble tours the country playing everything from jazz
their chart-topping hits and also I dare you to find a
to folk to pop to world music.

A h, Thanksgiving. A time of serenity. A time of reflection. A time
to gather with family and enjoy their company even though the
drive home is really long and you can’t believe your
parents are still bickering about the best way to slice a
turkey and everyone wants to go holiday shopping on
Black Friday even though you keep telling them that
it’s called Black Friday for a reason and still nobody’s
listening to you after all these years ... !!!
Sorry. Just anticipating the “serenity” to come.
So if, like many of us, you think you’ll need a
soothing break at the end of this year’s holiday
weekend, you’re in luck – performing in a November 28 event
sponsored by the Quad City Parrot Head Club, the Peter Mayer Group
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sharing stories about themselves How many words s
And, as you’ll see on Sunday, the occasional Christmas carol.
and their songs’ origins. Do you “So I guess you k
Offering a mixture of traditional and original holiday music, the Peter
Mayer Group will delight audiences with a heartfelt sampling of old know enough about the group to band’s song titles, h
and new favorites, with additional entertainment by a local bell choir write a piece about them?” “I’ll be writing fr
and students from the school’s music department. With proceeds “Oh, Jeff, if you only knew! me!”
benefiting the Share Joys program – an annual fundraiser that provides They’re my heroes! I’m a simple
clothing for children in need – it’s a night sure to erase all memory of man, and all I ever wanted was The Adler Theatr
Thanksgiving-weekend irritants, even if you still can’t believe that the to some day shed some light on 26 concert opens wi
mall was so crowded and that salesperson helped that woman even Shinedown! ‘What a shame,’ I special guest Will H
though you were totally in line ahead of her and ... !!! thought, ‘that the dream has been can enjoy some of S
Sorry again. Is it Sunday night yet? lacerated despite my crying out 28 aforementioned
For more information on, and tickets to, Stars & Promises: The Story – my cry for help!’ I’ve felt left out, calling (800)745-30
of Christmas, call (309)743-8833 or visit QCPH.com. lost in the crowd, with no more love AdlerTheatre.com.

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mike@rcreader.com

in nearly ever country and language on Earth, you’ve long been waiting for:
with the most recent of its three Broadway
engagements earning three Tony Award What Else
nominations, including Best Revival of a Play.
Directed by the Harrison Hilltop Board
President Jeff Kingsbury, the five-person cast of
Is Happenin’
Waiting for Godot is made up entirely of venue veterans: Dave Turley MUSIC
s up its 2010 (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) as Vladimir, Matt Friday, November 26 – The Chi-Lites.
muel Beckett’s Mercer (Of Mice & Men) as Estragon, Paul Workman (The Complete Trust me. Beckett would’ve loved that joke. Concerts with the 1970s soul singers of
History of America [abridged]) as Lucky, Bryan Woods (Birth) as Waiting for Godot runs Thursdays through Sundays, December 2 “Have You Seen Her” and “Oh Girl.” Riverside
, Beckett’s Pozzo, and Chad Ackerman (The Rocky Horror Show) as the boy. through 18, and tickets can be reserved by calling (563)449-6371 or Casino & Golf Resort (3184 Highway 22,
Babylone in And if you’ve known about the title your whole life but don’t visiting HarrisonHilltop.com Riverside). 7 and 9 p.m. Free admission.
nal productions really know what it’s about, I’m happy to offer the description For information, call (319)648-1234 or visit
RiversideCasinoAndResort.com.
Friday, November 26 – Days of the
New. Kentucky-based alternative rockers
in concert, with openers Head Held High

ACTING SMART
and Satellite Heart. Rock Island Brewing
Nothing, 1998’s Mentobe, and 1999’s Upon Us – Taproot’s discography
Company (1815 Second Avenue, Rock
includes Gift (2000), Welcome (2002), Blue-Sky Research (2005), Our
Island). 9 p.m. $15-20. For information, call
Long Road Home (2008), and Plead the Fifth (2010).
Helpful Tips on Appearing More Intelligent 3) Know what music critics have said about Taproot:
(309)793-4060 or visit RIBCO.com.
Saturday, November 27 – The
ut you’ve found Than You Actually Are Reviewing the group’s CD release from this past spring, Rock. Return: A Tribute to the Beatles. Fab
About.com wrote that Taproot’s “raging guitars have a melodic Four tribute musicians in concert. Quad-
I was breaking
an begin again
nce for happiness B eginning at 9 p.m. on December 3,the musicians of Taproot
will bring their hard-rock, post-grunge sound to the Rock Island
Brewing Company. Since the group’s formation in 1998, and the
undercurrent to them, creating light and dark elements that have
a wonderful internal tension.” AllKnowingForce.com praised
Taproot by saying, “If Plead the Fifth is any indication, they’ve still
Cities Waterfront Convention Center (1777
Isle Parkway, Bettendorf). 7:30 p.m. $10-
d of madness, fly 20. For tickets, call (800)843-4753 or visit
nd revel in that release of its debut album ... Something got what it takes to hang with the best of them.” And winning the Bettendorf.IsleOfCapriCasinos.com.
eyond the sun! Of More Than Nothing, Taproot has thrilled award for bluntness, TheDailyRock.com wrote, “Any hardcore Thursday, December 2 – Branson
Shinedown piece! fans nationwide with high-energy concert Taproot fan is going to go ape-shit for Plead the Fifth for sure.” on the Road: Christmas Style. Touring
a better version! sets and such hit (one-word) singles as 4) Know how the World English Dictionary defines “taproot”: musicians present holiday tunes, old
should it be? 45?” “Birthday,” “Mine,” and “Poem.” And in “The large single root of plants such as the dandelion, which grows country favorites, and comedy. Circa ’21
know a few of the case you were planning to be at RIBCO vertically downwards and bears smaller lateral roots.” Dinner Playhouse (1828 Third Avenue,
huh?” on Friday night but actually don’t know the first thing about the 5) Know how to use “taproot” in a sentence – twice: Listen Rock Island). Noon plated lunch and 1 p.m.
rom home – call band, here are five ways to get through the evening without looking to one of the band’s CDs with your significant other, say, “That show – $41.18; 6 p.m. buffet dinner and
hopelessly dim about the entertainment you’re enjoying. Taproot album affected me so deeply it was like the band was 7:15 p.m. show – $47.43. For tickets and
tugging at the taproot of my soul,” and offer a smug smile information, call (309)786-7733 extension
re’s November 1) Know the band members of Taproot: The group is suggesting you just said something incredibly witty. Then get out 2 or visit Circa21.com.
ith a set by composed of Stephen Richards (on guitar and lead vocals), Mike of the way as he or she tries to smack you. Friday, December 3, and Saturday,
Hoge, and you DeWolf (on guitar), Philip Lipscomb (on bass), and Nick Fredell December 4 – Christmas at Augustana.
Shinedown’s (on drums), the latter of whom replaced original band member Taproot’s RIBCO engagement finds the band performing with Holiday favorites performed by the
song titles by Jarrod Montague. openers Modern Day Escape and Eleven Fifty Two, and more Augustana Choir, Brass Ensemble, and
000 or visiting 2) Know what CDs Taproot has released: In addition to three information is available by calling (309)793-4060 or visiting Continued On Page 25
albums that were independently released – ... Something More Than RIBCO.com.

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The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, a stop by the train that
annually travels throughout the US and Canada in the name of
Hunger Awareness; festivities include a raffle and silent auction
beginning at noon, with a 2pm stop scheduled for the train; for
information, call 563-332-5002, Downtown Davenport, Davenport,
IA, 12pm Sun Dec 5.
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, the holiday train will
arrive between 4 & 4:30pm in the Lyons Business District at the
east end of Main Avenue near the Sawmill Museum, and will
perform a half-hour music/light show; onlookers are urged to
bring canned goods or cash to donate; for information, call 563-
242-5702, Downtown Clinton, Clinton, IA, 4pm Sun Dec 5.
Winter in Bloom, annual celebration with refreshments,
children’s activities, horse carriage rides, and a visit from Santa; for
information, call 309-732-2132, Hauberg Civic Center Mansion,
1300 24th St., Rock Island, IL, 1pm Sun Dec 5.
CASI Christmas Party, sponsored by Davenport Fire Fighters;
dinner served from 11-11:30am only; entertainment provided
by Ray Wierson & Son; money raffle and door prizes; $6-$8; for
information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors),
1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org,
11am Tue Dec 7.
Holiday Shopping Bus Trip, a morning spent at the specialty
shops of Geneva and an afternoon finding great deals on your
favorite brands at the Chicago Premium Outlet Center; breakfast
snacks, coffee, and juice will be provided at the Botanical Center
before your trip, lunch and dinner will be on your own; $55-$65; for
information and to reserve, call Beth at 309-794-0991 x 30 or email
vs@qcgardens.com, Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave.,
Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcgardens.com, Thu Dec 9.
2nd Friday Dinner, $6; featuring whole deep fried catfish; for
information, call 563-355-8528, V.F.W. Post 9128, 2814 State Street,
Bettendorf, IA, http://home.mchsi.com/~vfwpost9128/, 5:30pm
Fri Dec 10.
2nd Saturday Breakfast, $6; two eggs (any way), pancakes,
bacon, sausage, hash browns, toast, juice, coffee; for information,
call 563-355-8528, V.F.W. Post 9128, 2814 State Street, Bettendorf,
IA, http://home.mchsi.com/~vfwpost9128/, 7:30am Sat Dec 11.
LeClaire Trivia Night, benefits local non-profit organizations
such as the library, Little League, and Civic Center; up to 8 per table,
$10/person with a $50 table minimum; all participants entered for
door prizes; 6:30pm doors, 7pm trivia; participants may bring beer,
wine, snacks, and soda; water and snacks for sale; for information,
contact Chris Cournoyer at chris@ccx.net or 563-505-6703, LeClaire
Civic Center, 127 S Cody Rd, LeClaire, IA, 7pm Sat Dec 11.
Multicultural Holiday Gathering, music, food, games, and
more; for information, call 309-786-2631 or e-mail broadway@
broadwayqc.org, Broadway Presbyterian Church, 710 23rd St., Rock
Island, IL, 6pm Tue Dec 14.
Ladies Afternoon Bunco, for information, call 309-523-3440,
River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://www.
rivervalleylibrary.org, 1pm Wed Dec 15.
Adult Game Day, adults are invited to partake in board games,
cards, Rock Band, or Nintendo Wii; if you have a favorite game,
feel free to bring it along; for information, call 563-344-4187,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 1:30pm Wed Dec 15.
Augustana College Christmas Convocation, the program will
include Christmas music and poetry; free; for information, contact
Scott Cason at scottcason@augustana.edu or 309-794-7323,
Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL,
http://www.augustana.edu/convocations, 10:30am Thu Dec 16.
3rd Friday Dinner, $7; featuring Grilled Ham Steak; for
information, call 563-355-8528, V.F.W. Post 9128, 2814 State Street,
Bettendorf, IA, http://home.mchsi.com/~vfwpost9128/, 5:30pm
Fri Dec 17.
St. Ambrose University 2010 Winter Commencement, free;
anyone needing special accommodations should contact the
Services for Students with Disabilities office at 563-333-6275; for
general information, call 563-333-6202, RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St,
Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu, 11am Sat Dec 18.
Heartland Central Model Railroad Club Holiday Open
House, twelfth Annual open house featuring a new HOn3 (Narrow
Gauge) display; snacks for the kids; free, Major Art & Hobby Center,
201 E. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, 12pm Sun Dec 19.
Posada Navidena, holiday party with a 6pm procession,
traditional Mexican food, pinatas, hot chocolate, and more; for
information, call 309-794-0991 x 23, Quad City Botanical Center,
2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcgardens.com, 5:30pm
Tue Dec 21.
Tropical Treats Program, on Sundays; learn about different
coffees, teas, coconut, bananas, gum, vanilla, and more; $1-$5; for
information, call 309-794-0991 x 23, Quad City Botanical Center,
2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcgardens.com, 1pm
Sun Jan 2 thru Sun Jan 23.
Friends of the Rock Island Public Library Big Book Sale, big
bargains on used books and more; proceeds benefit the library; for
information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31
Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.
org, 9am Thu Jan 6.
Annual Red Ribbon Dinner & Grand Auction, reserve by
Jan. 9 for Jan. 15 event; an evening of great dining, entertainment,
art and conversation, with proceeds benefiting The Project of the
Quad Cities; with featured entertainer Bab do Samba; $58.50-$65,
tables of 8/$468-$1020; for tickets and information, call 309-
762-5433, Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 1777 Isle
Parkway, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.apqc4life.org, 5pm Sun Jan 9.
Wedding of a Lifetime Bridal Show, in the Ballroom, with
style shows at 11am & 1:30pm; $8; for information, call 309-673-
3200, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://
www.peoriaciviccenter.com, 10am Sun Jan 9.
LeClaire Trivia Night, benefits local non-profit organizations
such as the library, Little League, and Civic Center; up to 8 per
table, $10/person with a $50 table minimum; all participants
entered for door prizes; 6:30pm doors, 7pm trivia; participants
may bring beer, wine, snacks, and soda; water and snacks for
sale; for information, contact Chris Cournoyer at chris@ccx.net or
563-505-6703, LeClaire Civic Center, 127 S Cody Rd, LeClaire, IA,
7pm Sat Jan 15.
Civil Rights Celebration Week 2011, featuring events
honoring those who have worked towards civil rights and social
justice; free; for information, call Michael Dixon at 563-333-6264,
St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust, Davenport, IA, http://www.
sau.edu, Mon Jan 17 thru Fri Jan 21.
Show and Tell: Performers’ Showcase, register by Jan. 19 for
Jan. 21 event; designed for librarians to get a chance to preview
new programming opportunities; featuring many entertainers
who will have a 15-minute slot on stage and then will be available
for additional information at table space throughout the day; $10
includes lunch; for information, call 563-344-4194, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
bettendorflibrary.com, 9am Wed Jan 19.
Adult Game Day, adults are invited to partake in board games,
cards, Rock Band, or Nintendo Wii; if you have a favorite game,
feel free to bring it along; for information, call 563-344-4187,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com,1:30pm Wed Jan 19.
Havana Daydreamin’ 2011, 7th annual event hosted by the
Quad City Parrot Head Club; a fundraiser for SEAP (Supplemental
Emergency Assistance program); silent & live auctions, a 50/50
raffle, cash bar & concessions, and entertainment by Tall Paul &
Crawdaddy, the Boat Drunks, and the Coral Reefers; $20-$25; for
information, e-mail info@qcph.com, RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St,
Davenport, IA, http://www.QCPH.com, 6pm Sat Jan 22.
Davenport Jaycees Bridal Expo 2011, annual event
allowing you to plan for the wedding of your dreams; $8-$10; for
information, e-mail davenportjaycees@gmail.com, RiverCenter, 136
E. 3rd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.riverctr.com, 9am Sat Jan 29.
St. Ambrose University Alumni Association Trivia Night,
ten rounds of questions on various subjects, 6-8 players per
team; bring your own snacks; drinks available for purchase; cash
prizes for top three winning teams; $10/person; for information
or to register, call 563-333-6290, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose
University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/
alumni, 7pm Sat Jan 29.
Fifth Annual QC Botanical Center Chocolate Festival, enjoy
chocolate samples and spa treatments from the QC area; $7-$10;
for information, call 309-794-0991, Quad City Botanical Center,
2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcgardens.com, 11am
Sun Jan 30.
Gregory Popovich’s Comedy Pet Theater, a family-oriented
blend of unique comedy, world-championship juggling, and the
extraordinary talents of performing pets; $12-$28; 641-472-2787,
Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts
& Convention Center, Fairfield, IA, http://www.fairfieldacc.com,
7:30pm Tue Feb 8.
St. Ambrose School of Social Work CEU Event, presenting
“Voices for the Silenced - Affirming & Empowering Approaches to
Working with GLBT, Racial Minority Youth & Siblings in the Child
Welfare System”; $20 General Public, $15 MSW Alums, free for
current SAU students & MSW field supervisors; for information
or to register, contact Jeannine Yeager at YeagerJeannineR@sau.
edu or 563-333-3911, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University,
518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/msw, 1pm
Thu Feb 10.
Lunch with the Chefs: Louisiana Creole, for information,
contact Bonnie Woodruff at 319-335-3138, Iowa Memorial Union,
125 N. Madison St., Iowa City, IA, http://imu.uiowa.edu/food/lwtc/,
11:15am Thu Feb 17.
Spencers: Theatre of Illusion, high-tech stage show that
combines drama, comedy, romance, and suspense with elaborate
stage illusions; $12-$28; 641-472-2787, Stephen Sondheim
Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center,
Fairfield, IA, http://www.fairfieldacc.com, 7:30pm Sat Feb 19.
Hip-Hop Fashion Show, fashion show of current urban styles
set to rap/hip-hop music; free; for information, call Michael Dixon
at 563-333-6264, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518
W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu, 7:30pm Thu
Feb 24.
Diamonds or Denim, annual fundraiser for the theatre; hors
d’oeuvres, silent and live auctions, and more; for information, call
319-338-7672, Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA,
http://www.riversidetheatre.org, Fri Feb 25.
LeClaire Trivia Night, benefits local non-profit organizations
such as the library, Little League, and Civic Center; up to 8 per
table, $10/person with a $50 table minimum; all participants
entered for door prizes; 6:30pm doors, 7pm trivia; participants
may bring beer, wine, snacks, and soda; water and snacks for
sale; for information, contact Chris Cournoyer at chris@ccx.net or
563-505-6703, LeClaire Civic Center, 127 S Cody Rd, LeClaire, IA,
7pm Sat Feb 26.
ComedySportz: Opening Night Event, featuring a match
with the area’s improv comedians, a special video presentation
thanking fans, giveaways, a post-show meet & greet with the
players, and more; $10-$12; for tickets and information, call 309-
786-1111, The Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island, IL,
http://www.EstablishmentTheatre.com, 7pm Wed Nov 24.
Comic Open Mic, standup with inspiring comedians,
professionals, and those who enjoy telling jokes to co-workers; $3;
for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733, extension 2, The
Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
circa21.com, 8pm Fri Nov 26.
ComedySportz, on Fridays and Saturdays interactive
comedy with the area’s long-running improv troupe; $10-$12;
for tickets and information, call 309-786-1111 or e-mail Info@
ComedySportzQC.com, The Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St.,
Rock Island, IL, http://www.EstablishmentTheatre.com, 7pm Fri
Nov 26 thru Sat Feb 26.
The Blacklist: As Seen on TV, comedians takes suggestions
from the audience and create original sketches; 7pm doors, 8pm
show; $8-$10; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733,
extension 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL,
http://www.circa21.com, 8pm Sat Nov 27.
The Blacklist: 100 Laughs – You Laugh, You Lose, comedians
takes suggestions from the audience and create original sketches;
9:30pm doors, 10pm show; $5; for tickets and information, call 309-
786-7733, extension 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock
Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, 10pm Sat Nov 27.
Bill Maher, TV star, author, and standup comedian in concert;
$41.50-$61.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center,
201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.
com, 8pm Fri Dec 3.
Henry Phillips, New York-based standup in concert; $10; for
tickets, call 319-362-8133, Clarion Hotel and Convention Center /
Penguin’s Comedy Club, 525 33rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://
www.penguinscomedyclub.com, 7pm Thu Dec 9.
Double Wider, Murder at the Chitlin County Fair, dinner,
interactive comedy, and a murder in an It’s a Mystery production;
$35; for information and tickets, call 563-359-1607 or e-mail email-
itsamystery@msn.com, The Lodge Hotel, 900 Spruce Hills Dr.,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, 6:30pm Fri Dec 10.
“The Fourth City” Comedy Group, comedy-troupe
performance in the style of the Second City of Chicago and
“Saturday Night Live”; for information, call 309-788-5433, The
Center for Living Arts, 2008 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
center4living.com, Fri Dec 17.
Five Card Murder, dinner, interactive comedy, and a murder,
in an It’s a Mystery production written by Scott Naumann; $35;
for information and tickets, call 563-344-9187 or e-mail email-
itsamystery@msn.com, Skellington Manor Banquet & Event Center,
420 18th St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, 6:30pm
Fri Dec 17.
Comedy Relief, family-friendly improv with the Center’s own
team; free; for information, call 563-468-1423, ALive! Children’s
Theater at The Center, 1411 Brady St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
aliveqca.com, 7pm Sat Dec 18.
Jeff Dunham: Identity Crisis Tour 2010, master ventriloquist
in concert; $48; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center,
1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 8pm
Thu Dec 30.
Five Card Murder, dinner, interactive comedy, and a murder,
in an It’s a Mystery production written by Scott Naumann; $35;
for information and tickets, call 563-344-9187 or e-mail email-
itsamystery@msn.com, Skellington Manor Banquet & Event Center,
420 18th St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, 6:30pm
Fri Jan 14.
Comedy Relief, family-friendly improv with the Center’s own
team; free; for information, call 563-468-1423, ALive! Children’s
Theater at The Center, 1411 Brady St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
aliveqca.com, 7pm Sat Jan 15.
Ron White, Blue Collar comedian in his Behavioral
Problems Tour; $39.75-$49.75; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, U.S.
Cellular Center, 370 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.
uscellularcenter.com, 7:30pm Fri Jan 21.
Double Wider, Murder at the Chitlin County Fair, dinner,
interactive comedy, and a murder in an It’s a Mystery production;
$35; for information and tickets, call 563-359-1607 or e-mail email-
itsamystery@msn.com, The Lodge Hotel, 900 Spruce Hills Dr.,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, 6:30pm Fri Jan 21.
Etta Mae, standup comedy with the “Queen of Southern Sass”;
$20-$25; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733, extension
2, Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://
www.circa21.com, 7pm Tue Feb 1.
Five Card Murder, dinner, interactive comedy, and a murder,
in an It’s a Mystery production written by Scott Naumann; $35;
for information and tickets, call 563-344-9187 or e-mail email-
itsamystery@msn.com, Skellington Manor Banquet & Event Center,
420 18th St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, 6:30pm
Fri Feb 11.
Double Wider, Murder at the Chitlin County Fair, dinner,
interactive comedy, and a murder in an It’s a Mystery production;
$35; for information and tickets, call 563-359-1607 or e-mail email-
itsamystery@msn.com, The Lodge Hotel, 900 Spruce Hills Dr.,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, 6:30pm Fri Feb 18.
Comedy Relief, family-friendly improv with the Center’s own
team; free; for information, call 563-468-1423, ALive! Children’s
Theater at The Center, 1411 Brady St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
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aliveqca.com, 7pm Sat Feb 19.
Legends of Flight, aerial IMAX adventure held in conjunction
with the exhibit “Take Flight!”; for information, call 563-324-1933,
Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA,
http://www.putnam.org, Wed Nov 24 thru Thu Dec 16.
Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows; Part I, IMAX
presentation of the newest Harry Potter adventure; $7.50-$11.50;
for tickets and showtimes, call 563-324-1054, Putnam Museum &
IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.
org, Wed Nov 24 thru Thu Jan 6.
Across the Sea of Time 3D, 1995 documentary in IMAX
format; for information and showtimes, call 563-324-1933,
Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA,
http://www.putnam.org, Wed Nov 24 thru Thu Feb 3.
The Amazing Mr. X, screening of the 1948 film starring Tyrone
Power and Alice Faye; a presentation in the Rave Classic Cinema
series; $2 includes small drink and popcorn; for information, call
563-359-1314, Rave Motion Pictures Davenport 53, 3601 E. 53rd
St., Davenport, IA, 1pm Mon Nov 29.
Blue / Red Red Red, Derek Jarman’s documentary on his
personal experience with AIDS, and a documentary on a law in
Iowa that severely limits the social liberties of people with HIV; a
World AIDS Day Special Film Program; filmmaker and University of
Iowa MFA student David Harvey will lead a Q&A session following
the screening; free; for information, call 319-335-3041, Bijou
Theater, University of Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA, http://
www.uiowa.edu/~bijou, 7pm Wed Dec 1.
The Polar Express, IMAX presentation of Robert Zemeckis’
2004 holiday hit; $7; for tickets and showtimes, call 563-324-1054,
Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA,
http://www.putnam.org, Wed Dec 1 thru Thu Jan 6.
Arsenic & Old Lace, St. Ambrose University Professor
Sandra Quinn will introduce Frank Capra’s comedy, shown in
commemoration of the 24th anniversary of Grant’s death in the
Quad Cities; for information, call 563-344-4179, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Dec 2.
Pantaleón y las visitadoras, hosted by the University of
Iowa Institute for Cinema and Culture, a screening in the series of
popular Latin American comedies that are not usually available in
the United States; contextual background will be offered before
each screening with discussion following; free; for information,
contact Nilo Couret at nilo-couret@uiowa.edu or 319-335-2835,
Becker Communication Studies Building, University of Iowa, Iowa
City, IA, http://international.uiowa.edu/centers/icc, 7pm Thu
Dec 2.
Storm, German and Danish drama about a trial against a
former commander of the Yugoslavian National Army, accused
of the deaths of dozens of Bosnian-Muslim citizens; includes
popcorn, beverages, and discussion; free; for information, call 309-
732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock
Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Thu Dec 2.
The Godfather, Francis Ford Coppola’s gangster masterpiece;
$5; for information, call 319-335-3041, Bijou Theater, University
of Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA, http://www.uiowa.
edu/~bijou, 11pm Fri Dec 3 and Sat Dec 4.
House (Hausu), 1977 Japanese horror classic, directed by
Nobuhiko Obayashi; $5; for information, call 319-335-3041, Bijou
Theater, University of Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA, http://
www.uiowa.edu/~bijou, Fri Dec 3 thru hu Dec 9.
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, relationship comedy/
drama by Woody Allen; $5; for information, call 319-335-3041,
Bijou Theater, University of Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA,
http://www.uiowa.edu/~bijou, Fri Dec 3 thru Thu Dec 9.
Bridge to Terabithia, screening in the LitFlix matinee series,
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designed to inspire kids to read the books on which movies are
based; free popcorn and admission; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport,
IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Sat Dec 4.
Movies@MNH: Ice Age, animated smash on Paleolithic-
mammal life; in Macbride Hall Auditorium; free, MacBride
Auditorium, MacBride Hall, UI Campus, Iowa City, IA, http://www.
uiowa.edu/~nathist, 2pm Sun Dec 5.
Punching the Clown, documentary on the career struggles of
comedian Henry Phillips, who will do a Q&A after the screening;
for information, call 317-377-4555, Collins Road Theatres, 1462
Twixt Town Road, Marion, IA, http://www.collinsroadtheatres.com,
7pm Tue Dec 7.
Libertador Morales, el justiciero - Cédula ciudadano
- Tarde de machos, hosted by the University of Iowa Institute
for Cinema and Culture, a screening in the series of popular
Latin American comedies that are not usually available in the
United States; contextual background will be offered before each
screening with discussion following; free; for information, contact
Nilo Couret at nilo-couret@uiowa.edu or 319-335-2835, Becker
Communication Studies Building, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA,
http://international.uiowa.edu/centers/icc, 7pm Thu Dec 9.
Free Movie Rentals at the River Valley Library, no rental
charges, but overdue fees will apply; for information, call 309-523-
3440, River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://
www.rivervalleylibrary.org, Fri Dec 10.
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 http://www.putnam.org, Wed Nov 24 thru Fri Dec 31. 745-3000, Cedar Rapids Ice Arena, 1100 Rockford Rd. SW, Cedar Peoria Rivermen vs. Grand Rapids Griffins, professional ice
A Little House Christmas, exhibit featuring 20 trees decorated Rapids, IA, http://www.uscellularcenter.com, 7:05pm Fri Nov 26. hockey; $10-$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center,
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GoodFellas, Martin Scorsese’s gangster classic; $5; for
information, call 319-335-3041, Bijou Theater, University of Iowa
Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA, http://www.uiowa.edu/~bijou,
11pm Fri Dec 10 thru Sat Dec 11.
The Metropolitan Opera: Don Carlo, for information, call
563-359-1314, Rave Motion Pictures Davenport 53, 3601 E. 53rd St.,
Davenport, IA, 11:30am Sat Dec 11.
Chekhov for Children, documentary on the 1979 staging on
Broadway of “Uncle Vanya” by New York City 5th & 6th graders,
directed by the celebrated New York writer Phillip Lopate;
filmmmaker and University of Iowa Professor Sasha Waters Freyer
in themes from the famous books themselves, a display of Quad City Mallards vs. Bloomington, professional ice hockey; 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.
personal items from Lauras last home, a candy area, a baked-goods $9-$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River com, 7:05pm Sat Dec 18.
tree, and more; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day; Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7:05pm Fri Nov 26. Peoria Rivermen vs. Lake Erie Monsters, professional ice
$3-$6 museum admission, ages 16 & under free; for information, Peoria Rivermen vs. Chicago Wolves, professional ice hockey; hockey; $10-$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center,
call 319-643-5301, Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum, Off I-80 at $10-$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.
exit 254, West Branch, IA, 9am Wed Nov 24 thru Sun Jan 2. SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, com, 3:05pm Sun Dec 19.
Moneyville, 2,000-square-foot exhibit uses the subject of 7:05pm Fri Nov 26. Bradley vs. Jackson State,
money to build math skills and promote economic literacy in a Saturday Night Late college basketball; $8-$35; for
fun, immersive setting; the colorful city includes a bank, store,
anti-counterfeiting lab, stock market, and a shipping dock; hands-
Skate, on Saturdays; $5 adults,
$3.50 students/seniors, $2.50
Theatre tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria
Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson
on activities range from creating your own “money” to exploring skate rental; for information, Holiday Plays, Musicals, & Dance Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.
anti-counterfeiting measures to seeing what a million dollars call 563-322-5220, Quad City peoriaciviccenter.com, 7:05pm
looks like, video and computer games, and more; free with $4-$6 Sports Center, 700 W. River Dr.,
November and December Mon Dec 20.
museum admission; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family Davenport, IA, http://www. Peoria Rivermen vs. Toronto

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will conclude with a Q&A session; free; for information, call 319-
335-3041, Bijou Theater, University of Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. qcscskate.com/, 8pm Sat Nov eel like treating your family to some holiday- Marlies, professional ice hockey;
City, IA, http://www.uiowa.edu/~bijou, 6pm Sun Dec 12 thru Tue familymuseum.org, Wed Nov 24 thru Sun Jan 9. 27 thru Sat Dec 18. themed theatrical entertainment this winter? If $10-$25; for tickets, call 800-
Dec 14. Microbes: Invisible Invaders, Amazing Allies, sponsored by Adult Drop-in Hockey, 745-3000, Peoria Civic Center,
Trinity Medical Center; exhibit teaches children about microbes, on Mondays; $10; all drop-in so, your wish can’t help but 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL,
For My Father, a screening and discussion in the Off-Beat
Independent Film Series; free popcorn; for information, call 563- what they are, what they look like, the history of infectious disease, sessions require full hockey come true, as area venues are http://www.peoriaciviccenter.
326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 emerging diseases, and how researches and individuals fight equipment; for information, collectively celebrating the com, 7:05pm Tue Dec 21.
infectious diseases worldwide; for information, call 563-324-1933, call 563-322-5220, Quad City Quad City Mallards vs.
Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com,
Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, Sports Center, 700 W. River Dr.,
12 days of Christmas with Evansville, professional ice
6pm Wed Dec 15.
http://www.putnam.org, Wed Nov 24 thru Sun Jan 30. Davenport, IA, http://www. 12 productions that capture hockey; $9-$25; for tickets,
Iowa Motion Picture Association Network Night, hear what
the IMPA is up to and learn more about the production industry; Spirit of the Land: A Tribute to Native American Plains qcscskate.com/, 11:15am Mon the happiness, spirit, and call 800-745-3000, i wireless
free, Des Moines Social Club, 1408 Locust St., Des Moines, IA, Culture, exhibit featuring artwork by Warren Ostrom, in the Nov 29 thru Mon Dec 27. occasional madness of the Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL,
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/799520387/estwbreg, 5:30pm Lower Gallery; featuring authentic Native American artisan OneGoal Youth Hockey, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com,
demonstrations on select weekends; for information, call 563- on Mondays; at 6:15 & 7pm; for season. The Circa ’21 Dinner 7:05pm Wed Dec 22.
Thu Dec 16.
Movie Night, for ages 12-18; free; for information, call 309- 324-1933, Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, ages 4-8; $55 + $45 equipment Playhouse will offer family- Bradley vs. Detroit, college
Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, Wed Nov 24 thru Wed deposit; for information, call Stephanie Perry, friendly music and comedy basketball; $8-$35; for tickets,
732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock
Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Tue Dec 21. Mar 2. 563-322-5220, Quad City Mike Millar, Kevin in its debuting production call 800-745-3000, Peoria
Let’s Pretend!, on Fridays; for ages 3-5; act out favorite Sports Center, 700 W. River Dr., Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson
Independent Movie Night, screenings of features from
childhood stories complete with props and silly costumes; for Davenport, IA, http://www. Pieper, and of Jack Frost Saves Christmas Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.
around the world; content may not be suitable for all ages; free
movie, popcorn, and discussion; for information, call 309-732-7323, information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning qcscskate.com/, 6:15pm Mon Jennifer Sond- (opening November 26), peoriaciviccenter.com, 7:05pm
Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.familymuseum.org, Nov 29 thru Mon Dec 27. geroth in Irving running in tandem with the Wed Dec 22.
http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Thu Jan 6. 11:15am Fri Nov 26 thru Fri Dec 17. Family Skate Night, on Harlem Globetrotters: 2011
The Metropolitan Opera: La Fanciulla del West, for Under the Big Tree with Buzz and Honey, for ages 5 & under; Tuesdays; $3 admission, $2.50 Berlin’s White venue’s current mainstage “4 Times the Fun” World Tour,
information, call 563-359-1314, Rave Motion Pictures Davenport Join Ms. Kim, Buzz, and Honey for stories and songs under the Big skate rental; for information, Christmas presentation of the holiday- basketball legends celebrating
53, 3601 E. 53rd St., Davenport, IA, 12pm Sat Jan 8. Tree; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 call 563-322-5220, Quad City tune hit – and Forever Plaid sequel – Plaid Tidings their 85th consecutive season;
Happy Feet, 2006’s Oscar-winning animated hit; a screening Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.familymuseum. Sports Center, 700 W. River Dr., $20.25 & up; for tickets, call 800-
org, 9:30am Fri Nov 26 thru Fri Dec 17. Davenport, IA, http://www. (running through December 31). Those delightful 745-3000, U.S. Cellular Center,
in the Friday Fest series; free; for information, call 309-732-7323,
Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, Putnam Explorers: Polarpalooza!, register by Dec. 3 for Dec. qcscskate.com/, 7pm Tue Nov ’50s crooners are also on-hand in the Old Creamery 370 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA,
http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 1:30pm Fri Jan 14. 5 event; for grades 2-6; learn about cold science through hands- 30 thru Tue Dec 28. Theatre’s own take on Plaid Tidings (running http://www.uscellularcenter.com,
on/mittens-on activities and games; $6-$9; to register, call 563- Bradley vs. Utah, college 2pm Sun Dec 26.
Off Beat Independent Film Presentation, award-winning
324-1054, ext. 266 or e-mail loff@putnam.org, Putnam Museum & basketball; $8-$35; for tickets,
though December 19), and the venue will offer two Quad City Mallards vs.
foreign and domestic titles, with discussion afterward; free
IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam. call 800-745-3000, Peoria additional shows to warm the cockles of your hearts: Bloomington, professional
popcorn; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public
Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, org, 1:30pm Fri Dec 3. Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson the wintertime fairy tale The Snow Queen, opening ice hockey; $9-$25; for tickets,
http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6pm Wed Jan 19. Science Saturday, find out why antibiotics won’t work on the Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www. December 4, and the hysterical David Sedaris call 800-745-3000, i wireless
Independent Movie Night, screenings of features from flu, if microbes could be used to clean up the oil spill, learn the peoriaciviccenter.com, 7:05pm Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL,
properties of “friendly” microbes, and more with visiting experts; Sat Dec 4. adaptation The Santaland Diaries, opening December http://www.iwirelesscenter.com,
around the world; content may not be suitable for all ages; free
movie, popcorn, and discussion; for information, call 309-732-7323, for information, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum & IMAX Peoria Rivermen vs. 9. (Of course, considering Sedaris’ sarcastic, even 7:05pm Mon Dec 27.
Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, Milwaukee Admirals, bitchy tale of employment as an elf at Macy’s, you Quad City Mallards vs.
http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Thu Feb 3. 1pm Sat Dec 18. professional ice hockey; $10-$25; Wichita, professional ice hockey;
Putnam Explorers: Animation Antics, register by Jan. 7 for for tickets, call 800-745-3000, may want to think twice about bringing the whole $9-$25; for tickets, call 800-745-
Barbados, a presentation in the World Adventure Series at 1,
4, & 7pm; featuring a presentation by and Q&A with filmmaker Jan. 9 event; for grades 2-6; get the skinny on animation tricks of Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW family to that one.) Tchaikovsky’s legendary holiday 3000, i wireless Center, 1201
Steve Gonser; $4-$6; for information, call 563-324-1933, Putnam the trade and work with a variety of tools and objects that have Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http:// masterpiece The Nutcracker will receive a pair of River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.
been used to create animations throughout history; $6-$9; to www.peoriaciviccenter.com, iwirelesscenter.com, 7:05pm
Museum & IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http:// stagings: one, at Iowa City’s Englert Theatre, by the
www.putnam.org, Tue Feb 15. register, call 563-324-1054, ext. 266 or e-mail loff@putnam.org, 5:05pm Sun Dec 5. Wed Dec 29.
Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, Dodgeball Tournament, student hoofers of the Nolte Academy of Dance Peoria Rivermen vs.
Eight Below, Disney’s arctic adventure; a screening in the
Friday Fest series; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock http://www.putnam.org, 1:30pm Fri Jan 7. event designed to kick off the (December 3 through 5), and one, at Davenport’s Milwaukee Admirals,
Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http:// Science Saturday, find out why antibiotics won’t work on the opening of the new recreation Adler Theatre, by the gifted professional dancers professional ice hockey; $10-$25;
www.rockislandlibrary.org, 1:30pm Fri Feb 18. flu, if microbes could be used to clean up the oil spill, learn the gymnasium; open to ages 18 for tickets, call 800-745-3000,
properties of “friendly” microbes, and more with visiting experts; and older; featuring participant of our own Ballet Quad Cities (December 11 and Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW
Off Beat Independent Film Presentation, award-winning
foreign and domestic titles, with discussion afterward; free for information, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum & IMAX and team awards and prizes; 12). A unique version of a beloved classic will be Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://
popcorn; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, $75 team fee; for information, delivered in the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre’s It’s www.peoriaciviccenter.com,
1pm Sat Jan 15. e-mail winter.todd@rigov.org 6:05pm Fri Dec 31.
Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA,
Science Saturday, find out why antibiotics won’t work on the or 309-732-7275., Rock Island
a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play (opening November Bradley vs. Wichita State,
http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6pm Sat Feb 19.
A Grin Without a Cat (Part 1) and The Sixth Side of the flu, if microbes could be used to clean up the oil spill, learn the Fitness and Activity Center, 4303 26), while another Christmastime mainstay gets college basketball; $8-$35; for
Pentagon, held in conjunction with the 60s/70s exhibit “Chaos properties of “friendly” microbes, and more with visiting experts; 24th St., Rock Island, IL, 12pm a lavish re-telling in the Quad City Music Guild’s tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria
and Creation on the Pentacrest”; hosted by Ryan Watson, a UI for information, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum & IMAX Sat Dec 11. stage version of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson
doctoral candidate in film studies who specializes in films from the Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, UFC 124: St. Pierre vs Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.
1pm Sat Jan 29. Koscheck 2, for information, (December 2 through 5). New Ground Theatre gets peoriaciviccenter.com, 7:05pm
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period, MacBride Auditorium, MacBride Hall, UI Campus, Iowa City,

IA, http://www.uiowa.edu/~oldcap, 1:30pm Sun Feb 20.
Travelearning: Exploring the Globe on Screen - Ireland, a
screening of the documentary “Irish Country House,” narrated by
Anjelica Huston, exploring more than 40 locations across Ireland,
and charting its development from the earliest cliff-top castles to
the great Palladian mansions; also with a screening of the DVD
“Best of Riverdance”; free; for information, call 563-888-3371,
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Wed Mar 2.
German American Heritage Center Interactive, 4,000 square
feet of state-of-the-art interactive exhibits including a new trivia
video game, wired antique party line phones, period clothing that
can be tried on, and the audio-visual experience “Step into My
Shoes”; free with $3-$5 museum admission, for information, call
563-322-8844, German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.gahc.org, Wed Nov 24 thru Fri Dec 31.
Ocean Experience, permanent, hands-on installation
featuring different underwater habitats from kelp forests to coral
reefs to tidal pools to deep seas; for information, call 563-324-1933,
24 Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA,
Putnam Explorers: Action Attraction, register by Feb. 4 for call 563-359-1015, Uptown in the seasonal swing with the O. Henry adaptation Sat Jan 1.
Feb. 6 event; for grades 2-6; learn all about the power of attraction Neighborhood Bar and Grill, The Gift of the Magi (opening December 9). A Bradley vs. Southern
during a magnet workshop in which you’ll find out if theres iron 2340 Spruce Hills Dr., Bettendorf, Illinois, college basketball;
in your cereal, if a magnet can lift a phone book, and more; $6-$9; IA, http://www.myspace.com/ modern, and hilarious, holiday chestnut will be $8-$35; for tickets, call 800-745-
to register, call 563-324-1054, ext. 266 or e-mail loff@putnam.org, uptownneighborhoodbar, Sat given theatrical life in Davenport Junior Theatre’s A 3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201
Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, Dec 11. Christmas Story (opening December 11). And from SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL,
http://www.putnam.org, 1:30pm Fri Feb 4. Peoria Rivermen vs. Grand http://www.peoriaciviccenter.
December 3 through 5, Maquoketa’s Ohnward Fine
Rapids Griffins, professional com, 7:05pm Tue Jan 4.
ice hockey; $10-$25; for tickets, Arts Center will celebrate the season with a gaggle of Peoria Rivermen vs. San
call 800-745-3000, Peoria kids delivering nothing less than The Best Christmas Antonio Rampage, professional
Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Pageant Ever. That’s Ohnward for you. Always ice hockey; $10-$25; for tickets,
Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www. call 800-745-3000, Peoria
peoriaciviccenter.com, 7:05pm bragging. For specifics on the area’ s holiday-themed Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson
Bradley vs. Eastern Illinois, college basketball; $8-$35; for
tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Sat Dec 11. shows, see the Theatre and Dance sections of the Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.
Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, 7:05pm Wed Quad City Mallards vs. Fort Reader’s calendar of events. – Mike Schulz peoriaciviccenter.com, 7:05pm
Wayne, professional ice hockey; Wed Jan 5.
Nov 24.
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders vs. Sioux City, for tickets, call 800- $9-$25; for tickets, call 800- Quad City Mallards vs.
745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. Tulsa, professional ice hockey; $9-$25; for tickets, call 800-745-
745-3000, Cedar Rapids Ice Arena, 1100 Rockford Rd. SW, Cedar
Rapids, IA, http://www.uscellularcenter.com, 7:05pm Wed Nov 24. iwirelesscenter.com, 4:05pm Sun Dec 12. 3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.
Quad City Mallards vs. Fort Wayne, professional ice hockey; iwirelesscenter.com, 7:05pm Fri Jan 7.
Beginner & Intermediate Instructional Hockey, on
Wednesdays; for ages 12 & under; $60 or drop-in for $12 per class; $9-$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Harlem Globetrotters: 2011 “4 Times the Fun” World Tour,
Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7:05pm Fri Dec 17. basketball legends in their 85th consecutive season; $16-$49; for
for information, call 563-322-5220, Quad City Sports Center, 700 W.
River Dr., Davenport, IA, http://www.qcscskate.com/, 5:30pm Wed Quad City Mallards vs. Evansville, professional ice hockey; tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline,
$9-$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7pm Sat Jan 8.
Nov 24 thru Wed Dec 29.
Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7:05pm Sat Dec 18. Bradley vs. Indiana State, college basketball; $8-$35; for
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders vs. Waterloo, for tickets, call 800-
tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson
Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, 7:05pm Wed
Jan 12.
Peoria Rivermen vs. Oklahoma City Barons, professional ice
hockey; $10-$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center,
201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.
com, 7:05pm Thu Jan 13.
Quad City Mallards vs. Rapid City, professional ice hockey;
$9-$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River
Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7:05pm Fri Jan 14.
Peoria Rivermen vs. Oklahoma City Barons, professional ice
hockey; $10-$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center,
201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.
com, 7:05pm Fri Jan 14.
Quad City Mallards vs. Dayton, professional ice hockey; $9-
$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr,
Moline, IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7:05pm Sat Jan 15.
Peoria Rivermen vs. Texas Stars, professional ice hockey;
$10-$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201
SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com,
7:05pm Sat Jan 15.
Bradley vs. Missouri State, college basketball; $8-$35; for
tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson
Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, 7:05pm Sun
Jan 16.
Peoria Bradley vs. Missouri State, professional ice hockey;
$10-$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201
SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com,
7:05pm Sun Jan 16.
Quad City Mallards vs. Wichita, professional ice hockey; $9-
$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr,
Moline, IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7:05pm Mon Jan 17.
The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters, basketball legends
in their 2011 “4 Times the Fun” World Tour; $19-$79; for tickets, call
800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL,
http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, 7pm Tue Jan 18.
Quad City Mallards vs. Colorado, professional ice hockey; $9-
$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr,
Moline, IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7:05pm Fri Jan 21.
Quad City Mallards vs. Colorado, professional ice hockey; $9-
$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr,
Moline, IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7:05pm Sat Jan 22.
Peoria Rivermen vs. Rockford IceHogs, professional ice
hockey; $10-$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center,
201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.
com, 7:05pm Tue Jan 25
Bradley vs. Illinois State, college basketball; $8-$35; for tickets,
call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave,
Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, 7:05pm Wed Jan 26.
Quad City Mallards vs. Rapid City, professional ice hockey;
$9-$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River
Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7:05pm Wed Jan
26.
Peoria Rivermen vs. Grand Rapids Griffins, professional ice
hockey; $10-$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center,
201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.
com, 7:05pm Sat Jan 29.
Quad City Mallards vs. Missouri, professional ice hockey; $9-
$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr,
Moline, IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 4:05pm Sun Jan 30.
Bradley vs. Creighton, college basketball; $8-$35; for tickets,
call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave,
Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, 7:05pm Tue Feb 1.
Quad City Mallards vs. Bloomington, professional ice hockey;
$9-$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River
Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7:05pm Fri Feb 4.
Quad City Mallards vs. Dayton, professional ice hockey; $9-
$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr,
Moline, IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7:05pm Sat Feb 5.
Quad City Mallards vs. Colorado, professional ice hockey; $9-
$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr,
Moline, IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7:05pm Tue Feb 8.
Peoria Rivermen vs. Houston Aeros, professional ice hockey;
$10-$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201
SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com,
6:05pm Fri Feb 11.
Bradley vs. Evansville, college basketball; $8-$35; for tickets,
call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave,
Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, 7:05pm Sat Feb 12.
Bradley vs. Northern Iowa, college basketball; $8-$35; for
tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson
Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, 7:05pm Tue
Feb 15.
Quad City Mallards vs. Bloomington, professional ice hockey;
$9-$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River
Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7:05pm Fri Feb 18.
Peoria Rivermen vs. Milwaukee Admirals, professional ice
hockey; $10-$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center,
201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.
com, 7:05pm Sat Feb 19.
Quad City Mallards vs. Fort Wayne, professional ice hockey;
$9-$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River
Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7:05pm Sat Feb 19.
Peoria Rivermen vs. Texas Stars, professional ice hockey;
$10-$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201
SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com,
7:05pm Wed Feb 23.
Peoria Rivermen vs. Rockford IceHogs, professional ice
hockey; $10-$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center,
201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.
com, 7:05pm Fri Feb 25.
Bradley vs. Drake, college basketball; $8-$35; for tickets, call
800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL,
http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, 7:05pm Sat Feb 26.
Peoria Rivermen vs. Chicago Wolves, professional ice hockey;
$10-$25; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201
SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com,
7:05pm Tue Mar 1.
Baby Sign at Main, learn simple signs to encourage
communication between you and your pre-verbal child; also
incorporates traditional story time activities, such as fingerplays,
and reading; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Wed Nov 24.
Water Safety Instructor Course, register by Nov. 24 for
course running Dec. 1-15; participants must be at least 16 years
old and be able to demonstrate swimming skills for Level 4 in the
American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program; $150; for information
and to register, call 309-796-5601, Black Hawk College - Quad City
Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.bhc.edu, 5pm
Wed Nov 24.
Computer Tutor at Eastern, bring your computer questions to
the library and a staff person will provide one-on-one help; learn
about Internet searching, e-mailing, library databases, the library
catalog, and Microsoft Word; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern
Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Wed
Nov 24.
Aqua Motion, on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays; a
moderate-intensity class performed entirely in shallow water; $5
per class or $60 for a 20-visit pass for the general public; $56 for
senior citizens; for information, call 309-796-5601, Black Hawk
College - Community Aquatic Center, 6600 34th Avenue, Moline, IL,
11:15am Wed Nov 24 thru Fri Dec 31.
Walk-in Internet Workshops, on Wednesdays; walk-in course
for those seeking basic computer skills; for information, call 309-
732-7303, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock
Island, IL, http://www.ripl.lib.il.us, 9am Wed Nov 24 thru Wed
Dec 29.
Walk-in Workshop: Creating a Resume in Word, on
Wednesdays; no appointment needed; in the Computer Lab,
ground-floor level; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island
Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
ripl.lib.il.us, 11am Wed Nov 24 thru Wed Dec 29.
Aqua Combo, on Tuesdays & Thursdays; a moderate- to high-
intensity class performed in shallow and deep water with flotation
belts used in deep water portion; $5 per class or $60 for a 20-visit
pass for the general public; $56 for senior citizens; for information,
call 309-796-5601, Black Hawk College - Community Aquatic
Center, 6600 34th Avenue, Moline, IL, 6pm Thu Nov 25 thru Thu
Dec 30.
Identify Your Personality Style, for ages 50 & older; learn
to recognize, accept, and value the difference in others while
improving understanding, empathy and communication; $5;
for information or to register, call 309-344-1512, Educational
Technology Center, 335 East Main Street, Galesburg, IL, http://
www.sandburg.edu, 6:30pm Mon Nov 29.
Cooking and Culinary Explorations with Chef Spencer
Blake, tastings will be served and sample portions will be provided
for you to take home; topics include barbecue methods such
as smoking, spit-roasting and grilling, methods of cooking fish,
methods of cooking eggs, and more; for information and to
register, call 309-523-3440, River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port
Byron, IL, http://www.rivervalleylibrary.org, 5pm Mon Nov 29.
Fumigation CIC, $35 if registered by 11/23, $45 after for
information and to register, call 563-359-7577, Scott County
Extension, 875 Tanglefoot Lane, Suite B, Bettendorf, IA, http://dbs.
extension.iastate.edu/calendar/, 9am Tue Nov 30.
Grant Writing Workshop, topics of discussion include:
developing sustainable grants, finding grant making
organizations, telling your story through an effective mission, and
putting it all together to make a strong case; $199; for information,
contact Jennifer Prinz at 563-441-9950 or PrinzJenniferL@sau.edu,
St. Ambrose University College for Professional Studies, 1950 E
54th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/pdc, 9am Tue Nov 30.
Parties and Home Décor, at 1:30 & 5:30pm; Tracy Jo Mulliken
will demonstrate how to make both a fresh evergreen wreath
and a swag design; participants will then design their own of
choice; Donna Buechler will provide delicious gift ideas for the
hostess of your holiday get together including: Mulled Tea Bags,
Spiced Coffee Mix, Herbed Bread, and Microwave Peanut Brittle;
$20; for information and to register, call call 309-756-9978, ext. 10,
University of Illinois Extension, 4450 Kennedy Drive Suite 3, East
Moline, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, Tue Nov 30.
Spray Gun Adjustments Internet Class, three-week course
on Tuesdays; teaches the student four components of proper spray
gun set up: atomization, air, paint and settings; geared toward
body shop employees, but anyone with an interest in spraying
paint can take the course; $25; for information or to register, call
309-344-1512, Carl Sandburg College, 2232 S Lake Storey Rd,
Galesburg, IL, http://www.sandburg.edu, Tue Nov 30.
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Symphony Orchestra; Cantilena Augustana;
the Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble; and the
Wennerberg Men’s Chorus. Augustana
College’s Centennial Hall (3703 Seventh
Avenue, Rock Island). Friday 8 p.m., Saturday
4 p.m. $10-20. For tickets and information,
call (309)794-7306 or visit Augustana.edu.
Saturday, December 4 – Leahy
Family Christmas. Eight Canadian sibling
musicians perform Celtic melodies and
traditional holiday carols in a Hancher
Auditorium presentation. Riverside
Casino & Golf Resort (3184 Highway 22,
Riverside). 7:30 p.m. $10-42. For tickets
and information, call (319)335-1160 or visit
http://www.Hancher.UIowa.edu.
Saturday, December 4 – Alpin Hong.
Internationally acclaimed pianist and Quad
City Arts Visiting Artist in concert. First
Presbyterian Church of Davenport (1702
Iowa Street, Davenport). 4 p.m. $8-12. For
information, call (309)793-1213 or visit
QuadCityArts.com.
Saturday, December 4, and Sunday,
December 5 – Quad City Symphony
Orchestra. The third Masterworks concerts
of the season, with guest violinist Roberto
Diaz and a program including Wagner’s
“Lohengrin: Prelude to Act I,” Penderecki’s
“Viola Concerto,” and Mahler’s “Symphony
No. 4.” Saturday – Adler Theatre (136 East
Third Street, Davenport), 8 p.m. Sunday
– Augustana College’s Centennial Hall (3703
Seventh Avenue, Rock Island), 2 p.m. $12-
52. For tickets, call (800)745-3000 or visit
QCSymphony.com.
Sunday, December 5 – Jim
McDonough. Iowa pianist in his “Holiday
Grande 2010” tour, playing alongside a
15-piece orchestra in a benefit for Camp
Courageous of Iowa. Adler Theatre (136
East Third Street, Davenport). 2:30 p.m. $31-
36. For tickets, call (800)745-3000 or visit
AdlerTheatre.com.
THEATRE
Friday, November 26, through
Sunday, December 26 – Jack Frost
Saves Christmas. Holiday-themed musical
comedy, directed by Daniel D.P. Sheridan.
Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse (1828 Third
Avenue, Rock Island). 10 a.m. and noon
performances Thursdays through Sundays
and Tuesdays, with a 6:45 p.m. performance
on Monday, December 6. $10.50-20. For
tickets and information, call (309)786-7733
extension 2 or visit Circa21.com.
Friday, November 26, through
Sunday, December 12 – It’s a Wonderful
Life: The Radio Play. Stage adaptation of
Frank Capra’s holiday movie, performed
as an old-time radio show. Clinton
Area Showboat Theatre (311 Riverview
Drive, Clinton). Friday and Saturday 7:30
p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. $15. For tickets and
information, call (563)242-6760 or visit
ClintonShowboat.org.
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Wednesday, December 1 – Fiddler on
the Roof. National tour of the Broadway
musical classic, presented by Hancher
Auditorium. U.S. Cellular Center (370 First
Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids). 7:30 p.m. $57.40-
67.65. For tickets, call (800)745-3000 or visit
http://www.Hancher.UIowa.edu.
Thursday, December 2, through
Sunday, December 5 – Irving Berlin’s
White Christmas. Quad City Music Guild
presents the stage adaptation of the
beloved holiday musical. Prospect Park
Auditorium (1584 34th Avenue, Moline).
Thursday through Saturday 7:30 p.m.,
Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m. $10-15. For
tickets and information, call (309)762-6610
or visit QCMusicGuild.com.
Saturday, December 4, and Sunday,
December 5 – You’re a Good Man, Charlie
Brown. One-act version of the Tony Award-
winning, Peanuts-inspired musical comedy.
St. Ambrose University’s Galvin Fine Arts
Center (2101 Gaines Street, Davenport). 3
p.m. $7-8. For tickets and information, call
(563)333-6251 or visit SAU.edu/galvin.
COMEDY
Wednesday, November 24
– ComedySportz Opening Night
Event. Featuring a match with the Quad
Cities’ improv comedians, a special video
presentation, a post-show meet-and-greet
with team players, giveaways, and more.
The Establishment Theatre (220 19th Street,
Rock Island). 7 p.m. $10-12. For tickets and
information, call (309)786-1111 or visit
EstablishmentTheatre.com.
KIDS’ STUFF
Wednesday, December 1, through
Sunday, December 5 – Disney on Ice:
Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey.
Colorful, musical figure-skating show
featuring favorite Disney characters. i
wireless Center (1201 River Drive, Moline).
Wednesday through Saturday 7 p.m.,
Saturday 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m.
$13-47. For tickets, call (800)745-3000 or visit
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VISUAL ARTS
Friday, December 3 – Gallery Hop!
Annual showcase of local and regional
artists in various galleries, restaurants, and
other downtown venues. The District of
Rock Island. 5-9 p.m. Free admission. For
information, call (309)788-6311 or visit
RIDistrict.com.
Saturday, December 4 – The Left Bank
Art League Holiday Fine Art & Craft
Show. Works in all media by local artisans,
with proceeds benefiting area women’s
and children’s centers. Mississippi Valley
Fairgrounds (2815 West Locust Street,
Davenport). 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free admission.
For information, contact Diane Wall at
(563)343-2765 or iipics@hotmail.com.
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 7:30am Thu Dec 2. information, call 563-344-4191, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 discussion-driven learning environment in addition to the
Clinton ACCEL Program Informational Webinar, for adult Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary. opportunity to ask questions of program staff; free; for information,
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learners desiring to complete their bachelors degree; this cohort com, Mon Dec 13 and Tue Dec 14. call 563-441-9500, Clinton Community College, 1000 Lincoln Blvd.,
will deliver undergraduate degrees in a flexible hybrid format; Greenhouse CIC, $35-$45; for information, call 563-359-7577, Clinton, IA, http://www.sau.edu/clinton, 5:30pm Tue Jan 25.
St. Ambrose University Presents “Managing Capital the webinar will offer participants an overview of the unique, Scott County Extension, 875 Tanglefoot Lane, Suite B, Bettendorf, Walk-in Internet Workshops, on Wednesdays; walk-in course
Projects”, learn to maximize your return on investment by discussion-driven learning environment in addition to the IA, http://dbs.extension.iastate.edu/calendar, 11am Tue Dec 14. for those seeking basic computer skills; for information, call 309-
assembling the right project team, developing a communication opportunity to ask questions of program staff; free; for information, Holiday Fresh Flower and Candle Centerpiece, a class 732-7303, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock
plan, selecting the appropriate project delivery system, improving call 563-441-9500 or visit www.sau.edu/clinton, https://www1. through Black Hawk College; combine the elegance of flowers Island, IL, http://www.ripl.lib.il.us, 9am Wed Feb 2 thru Wed Mar 2.
the delivery of capital projects, and creating a predictable gotomeeting.com/register/949682896, 12pm Thu Dec 2. with the ambiance of candlelight to make a centerpiece that is Walk-in Workshop: Creating a Resume in Word, on
project-management system; Computer Tutor at appropriate for the holidays or any occasion; $51; for information Wednesdays; no appointment needed; in the Computer Lab,
$1,395; for information, contact Fairmount, on the first and and to register, call 309-796-8223, Staack Florist, 2001 7th Ave., ground-floor level; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island
Jennifer Prinz at 563-441-9950
or PrinzJenniferL@sau.edu, St.
Theatre second Thursdays of the month;
bring your computer questions
Moline, IL, http://www.bhc.edu, 6pm Tue Dec 14.
Holiday Mornings, at 1:30 & 5:30pm; Tracy Jo Mulliken will
Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
ripl.lib.il.us, 11am Wed Feb 2 thru Wed Mar 2.
Ambrose University College for Musicals and Dance to the library and a staff person demonstrate making a fresh floral arrangement in a hurricane Computer Tutor at the Bettendorf Public Library, bring
Professional Studies, 1950 E 54th December through February will provide one-on-one help; vase; participants will then create their own to enjoy at home; your laptop or use one of ours to get your computer questions
St, Davenport, IA, http://www. learn about Internet searching, Donna Buechler will come through with breakfast and brunch answered; library staff will be on hand to answer questions

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sau.edu/pdc, 8:30am Tue Nov
30 thru Thu Dec 2.
Travel Italy, learn from a
native Italian about packing, the
Italian culture, money exchange,
special places to see and great
shopping spots for souvenirs;
$15; for information and to
register, call 309-796-8223, Black
Hawk College Outreach Center,
301 Avenue of the Cities, East
Moline, IL, http://www.bhc.edu,
6pm Tue Nov 30.
Learn How to Interview
like a Pro Webinar, career
expert Barbara Safani will
teach you how to ace your job
interview and stand out from
the crowd; learn how to feel
comfortable during an interview that you’ll likely be more tempted to croon along to.
with information on the latest
interview styles, techniques,
and how to answer the top two
interview questions everyone
gets asked; for information, call
563-344-4191, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
bettendorflibrary.com, 2pm
Wed Dec 1.
Lifeguard Class, to register,
participants must be at least 15
years old, able to swim 300 yards University’s one-act take on the Peanuts-inspired
(12 lengths varying between
front crawl and breaststroke),
and able to retrieve a diving
brick from the deep end
and swim 20 yards with the
brick; $150; to register and for
information, call 309-796-5601,
Staack Florist, 2001 7th Ave.,
Moline, IL, http://www.bhc.
edu, 5pm Wed Dec 1 thru Wed
Dec 15.
Pest Control Operators
CIC, $60-$70; for information,
call 563-359-7577, Scott County
Extension, 875 Tanglefoot
Lane, Suite B, Bettendorf, IA,
http://dbs.extension.iastate.edu/ two dozen Elvis Presley hits will be on hand when
calendar/, 9pm Wed Dec 1.
Taste of Home Cooking
School, learn new fall recipes
and helpful cooking tips, and
enjoy cooking demos by Jamie
Dunn, top culinary specialist for
Taste of Home; each attendee
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e-mailing, library databases, the
here’ll be plenty of reason to sing at area stage library catalog, and Microsoft
venues this winter, and we may as well begin Word; free; for information, call
563-326-7832, Fairmount Street
with the forthcoming production of one of the most Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,
notable and influential musical Davenport, IA, http://www.
works of all time, Giuseppe Verdi’s davenportlibrary.com, 7pm Thu
La Traviata, which the Martha- Dec 2 thru Thu Feb 10.
Pesticide Testing, for
Ellen Tye Opera Theater will stage information, call 563-359-
at Iowa City’s Englert Theatre 7577, Scott County Extension,
January 27 through 30. Let’s sing 875 Tanglefoot Lane, Suite
B, Bettendorf, IA, http://dbs.
the title tune together, shall we? extension.iastate.edu/calendar/,
“Libiamo, libiamo ne’lieti calici che la belleza infiora! 10am Fri Dec 3.
E la fuggevol ora s’inebrii a volutt ... !” Hmm. I’m not Holiday Potlucks – Oh My…
What Should I bring?, at 1:30
hearing a lot of you joining me. No matter; there are
& 5:30pm; Donna Buechler will
plenty of other winter-theatre works on the horizon share with you many of her best
loved recipes from appetizers,
Prior to La Traviata, the Englert will host the Iowa main dishes, as well as desserts;
Tracy Jo Mulliken will go over
City Community Theatre’ s concert version of Lerner winter bulb care and participants
& Loewe’s musical masterpiece My Fair Lady (January will plant and package one to
7 and 8), while the organization’s Johnson County give to as a hostess gift; $20;
for information and to register,
Fairgrounds venue houses a stage work by another call call 309-756-9978, ext. 10,
legendary musical duo – Rodgers & Hammerstein – Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
University of Illinois Extension,
in the timeless fairytale Cinderella (opening December 4450 Kennedy Drive Suite 3, East
10). More modern musical treats, with equally Moline, IL, http://www.extension.
uiuc.edu/rockisland, Tue Dec 7.
hummable scores, will be found in St. Ambrose ACCEL Program
Informational Session, for adult
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (December 4 and learners desiring to complete
their bachelors degree; this
5), and in the Harrison Hilltop Theatre’ s romantic- cohort will deliver undergraduate
comedy roundelay I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now degrees in a flexible evening and
Change (opening January 27). Currently enjoying a weekend format; the session will
offer participants an overview
Broadway revival, and playing February 25 through
of the unique, discussion-
27, Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music will driven learning environment
be staged by the City Circle Acting Company of in addition to the opportunity
Coralville and director Patrick DuLaney – a co-star of to ask questions of program
staff; free; for information, call
mine in the Curtainbox Theatre Company’s current 563-441-9500, St. Ambrose
production of Hedda Gabler. (Running through ACCEL Campus, 1950 E. 54th St.,
November 30. You knew I’d sneak that information Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.
edu/accel, 5:30pm Wed Dec 8.
in these pages somewhere, didn’t you?) More than Business Xchange, share
your “commercial” with a different
the Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse stages the fall- guest every 6 minutes, allowing
down-funny musical farce All Shook Up (opening you to meet 10 new contacts at
each event; at the end of each
January 12) – a show that, interestingly, will also be event, each attendee will receive
performed across the river on February 25, when a networking list, which will allow
the Adler Theatre hosts a one-night-only production them to follow up on all contacts
made at the event; $15-$25;
ideas all of your holiday guests will enjoy; $20; for information
and to register, call call 309-756-9978, ext. 10, University of Illinois
Extension, 4450 Kennedy Drive Suite 3, East Moline, IL, http://www.
extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, Tue Dec 14.
Clinton ACCEL Program Informational Session, for adult
learners desiring to complete their bachelors degree; this cohort
will deliver undergraduate degrees in a flexible hybrid format;
the session will offer participants an overview of the unique,
discussion-driven learning environment in addition to the
opportunity to ask questions of program staff; free; for information,
call 563-441-9500, Clinton Community College, 1000 Lincoln Blvd.,
Clinton, IA, http://www.sau.edu/clinton, 5:30pm Tue Dec 14,.
Computer Tutor at Eastern, bring your computer questions to
the library and a staff person will provide one-on-one help; learn
about Internet searching, e-mailing, library databases, the library
catalog, and Microsoft Word; free; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 7pm Wed Dec 15.
Computer Tutor at Eastern, bring your computer questions
to the library and a staff person will provide one-on-one help;
learn about Internet searching, e-mailing, library databases, the
library catalog, and Microsoft Word; free; for information, call 563-
326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000
Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com,
2pm Wed Dec 22.
ACCEL Program Informational Webinar, for adult learners
desiring to complete their bachelors degree; this cohort will
deliver undergraduate degrees in a flexible evening and weekend
format; the webinar will offer participants an overview of the
unique, discussion-driven learning environment in addition to the
opportunity to ask questions of program staff; free; for information,
call 563-441-9500 or go to www.sau.edu/accel, https://www1.
gotomeeting.com/register/436580232, 8am Wed Dec 22.
Cooking and Culinary Explorations with Chef Spencer
Blake, Delectable tastings will be served and sample portions
will be provided for you to take home. Topics include barbecue
methods such as smoking, spit-roasting and grilling; methods
of cooking fish, methods of cooking eggs, and more. Please sign
up at the library or call (309) 523-3440 for more information.,
River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://www.
rivervalleylibrary.org, 5pm Mon Dec 27.
ACCEL Program Informational Webinar, for adult learners
desiring to complete their bachelors degree; this cohort will
deliver undergraduate degrees in a flexible evening and weekend
format; the webinar will offer participants an overview of the
unique, discussion-driven learning environment in addition
to the opportunity to ask questions of program staff; free; for
information, call 563-441-9500 or go to www.sau.edu/accel, St.
Ambrose ACCEL Campus, 1950 E. 54th St., Davenport, IA, https://
www1.gotomeeting.com/register/517002945, 5:30pm Tue Jan 4.
Clinton ACCEL Program Informational Webinar, for adult
learners desiring to complete their bachelors degree; this cohort
will deliver undergraduate degrees in a flexible hybrid format;
the webinar will offer participants an overview of the unique,
discussion-driven learning environment in addition to the
opportunity to ask questions of program staff; free; for information,
call 563-441-9500 or visit www.sau.edu/clinton, https://www1.
about basic computer skills, email, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint,
internet use or online Library services; Mon 1pm, Tue 9:30am; for
information, call 563-344-4191, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.
com, Mon Feb 7 and Tue Feb 8.
Classes, Lectures & Events
Anusara Yoga, on Wednesdays, upstairs in the Banquet Room;
$10, Bettendorf Community Center, 2204 Grant St., Bettendorf, IA,
5:15pm Wed Nov 24 thru Wed Dec 29.
Sliding Scale Yoga, on Wednesdays; bring your own mat and
sense of adventure; for information, call 563-271-0381, River City
Yoga, 2491 53rd St, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.RiverCityYoga.com,
5:15pm Wed Nov 24 thru Wed Dec 29.
Yoga with Daina, on Wednesdays; drop-in class for all skill
levels; for information, call 309-764-YOGA, Indigo, A Creative
Approach to Fitness & Wellness, LLC, 1621 5th Ave., Moline, IL,
http://www.indigowellness.info, 9:30am Wed Nov 24 thru Wed
Dec 29.
Senior Health Insurance Information Program, bring your
Medicare and Medicaid questions and a SHIIP representative
will help you; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Wed Nov 24.
Gentle Yoga, on Thursdays; $6-$9; for information and to
register, contact Marcie Nithang at 563-499-2261, The Reiki
Studio, 2212 E. 12th St., Suite #301, Davenport, IA, http://www.
reikirenovations.com, 5:30pm Thu Nov 25 thru Thu Dec 30.
Tai Ji/Qi Gong Class, on Thursdays; weekly drop-in class
with instructor Jessica Reimer; patterns of movements will be
incorporated with music and imagery to provide a relaxing and
rejuvenating class for people of all ages and ability levels; no
experience needed; for information, call 309-764-YOGA, Indigo,
A Creative Approach to Fitness & Wellness, LLC, 1621 5th Ave.,
Moline, IL, http://www.indigowellness.info, 7:15pm Thu Nov 25
thru Thu Dec 30.
Anusara Yoga Workshop, all-levels workshop with certified
instructor Sara Strother; $30; for information and to register, call
309-236-6084 or e-mail info@tapasyogashala.com, Tapas Yoga
Shala, 421 Brady St, Davenport, IA, http://www.tapasyogashala.
com, 10am Sat Nov 27.
Saturday Morning Yoga, on Saturdays; $8; for information,
call 309-523-3440, River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron,
IL, http://www.rivervalleylibrary.org, 8am Sat Nov 27 thru Sat
Dec 18.
OH WOW (Optimum Health, WorkOuts for Women),
on Mondays; a 45-minute, results-based workout led by
experienced trainers; for information, call 563-370-2359 o e-mail
bodyandsoulpt@yahoo.com, Body and Soul Personal Training,
2806 Eastern Ave, Cottage #7, Davenport, IA, 5:30pm Mon Nov 29
thru Mon Dec 27.
Yoga, on Mondays; with certified instructor Becky Licandro;

receives a valuable gift bag filled of All Shook Up’s national tour. And if you want to
$8/session; for information, call 309-788-5433 or e-mail info@
to register, call 309-757-5416, gotomeeting.com/register/949682896, 12pm Fri Jan 14. center4living.com, The Center for Living Arts, 2008 4th Ave, Rock
with free products, coupons, celebrate Valentine’s Day in style, consider a couple Hampton Inn & Suites, 5290 Computer Tutor at the Bettendorf Public Library, bring Island, IL, http://www.center4living.com, 6pm Mon Nov 29 thru
and a “Taste of Home” magazine; of hours with my friends at Ballet Quad Cities and Utica Ridge Rd, Davenport, IA, your laptop or use one of ours to get your computer questions Mon Feb 28.
$10; for information and tickets,
their Holzworth Performing Arts Center presentation http://www.quadcitychamber. answered; library staff will be on hand to answer questions Buddhist Meditation Class, on Tuesdays; offered by the
call 877-677-3456, Riverside com, 11:30am Wed Dec 8. about basic computer skills, email, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Center; each meditation session
Casino Event Center, 3184 of Love Stories (February 12 and 13), a reprise of last ACCEL Program internet use or online Library services; Mon 1pm, Tue 9:30am; for provides brief explanations about how to meditate and a guided
Highway 22, Riverside, IA, http:// year’s smash featuring new choreography and music. I Informational Webinar, for adult information, call 563-344-4191, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 breathing meditation; a different aspect of Buddhism is explained
www.riversidecasinoandresort. beg you, though, do not attempt to sing while the pros learners desiring to complete Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary. each week, followed by another meditation; Q&A time provided;
com, 7pm Wed Dec 1. their bachelors degree; this com, Mon Jan 17 and Tue Jan 18. you may bring a meditation cushion if desired; $5-$10; for
Holiday Plants We Love, are dancing. It might be the first time in theatrical cohort will deliver undergraduate ACCEL Program Informational Webinar, for adult learners information, call 319-351-9893 or e-mail info@meditatieiniowa.org,
horticulture educator Kari Houle history that the performers throw fruit and vegetables degrees in a flexible evening and desiring to complete their bachelors degree; this cohort will Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://
discusses car of the Holiday at you. More information on the area’s wintertime weekend format; the webinar will deliver undergraduate degrees in a flexible evening and weekend www.meditateiniowa.org, 6:45pm Tue Nov 30 thru Tue Dec 28.
Cactus, Amaryllis, Poinsettias, offer participants an overview format; the webinar will offer participants an overview of the
Cyclamens, Norfolk Island Pines,
musical productions can be found in the Theatre and of the unique, discussion-driven unique, discussion-driven learning environment in addition to the
Prenatal Yoga, on Tuesdays; $6-$9; for information and
Dance sections of the Reader’s calendar of events. to register, contact Marcie Nithang at 563-499-2261, The Reiki
and Azaleas; learn, University of learning environment in addition opportunity to ask questions of program staff; free; for information, Studio, 2212 E. 12th St., Suite #301, Davenport, IA, http://www.
Illinois Extension, 4450 Kennedy – Mike Schulz to the opportunity to ask call 563-441-9500 or go to www.sau.edu/accel, https://www1. reikirenovations.com, 5:30pm Tue Nov 30 thru Tue Dec 28.
Drive Suite 3, East Moline, IL, questions of program staff; free; gotomeeting.com/register/436580232, 8am Fri Jan 21. Yoga, on Tuesdays; led by instructor Rebecca Licandro; relieve
http://www.extension.uiuc. for information, call 563-441- Private Pesticide Applicator CIC, 9:30am & 1:30pm; for stress, increase flexibility, and improve health; all skill levels are
edu/rockisland, 5:30pm Thu Dec 2. 9500 or go to www.sau.edu/accel, https://www1.gotomeeting. information, call 563-359-7577, Scott County Extension, 875 welcome; $7-$8; for information and to register, call 309-523-3440,
Your Business - in Motion!, presented by AT&T and the com/register/436580232, 12pm Wed Dec 8. Tanglefoot Lane, Suite B, Bettendorf, IA, http://dbs.extension. River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://www.
Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; business Computer Tutor at the Bettendorf Public Library, bring iastate.edu/calendar/, Mon Jan 24. rivervalleylibrary.org, 5:30pm Tue Nov 30 thru Tue Dec 28.
owners learn to create and manage wireless forms, track and your laptop or use one of ours to get your computer questions Clinton ACCEL Program Informational Session, for adult Zumba Fitness Class, on Tuesdays; $8 for ages 16-adult; for
manage mobile assets, and increase revenues and control costs; answered; library staff will be on hand to answer questions learners desiring to complete their bachelors degree; this cohort information, call 309-523-3440, River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St.,
free; to RSVP, call 309-749-7183 or e-mail km1815@att.com, AT&T about basic computer skills, email, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, will deliver undergraduate degrees in a flexible hybrid format; Port Byron, IL, http://www.rivervalleylibrary.org, 6:45pm Tue Nov
Retail Store, South Park Mall, Moline, IL, http://www.gqchcc.com, internet use or online Library services; Mon 1pm, Tue 9:30am; for the session will offer participants an overview of the unique,
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You’re in the Game: Xbox Kinect
Plus Call of Duty: Black Ops
M
icrosoft’s Kinect sensor (released
November 4 for the Xbox 360
system) is a different beast from
the Wii and PlayStation Move. Employing a
camera to create controller-free gaming, the
Kinect sensor puts you into the game like
none of its competitors. There are a few kinks
in the system, but the overall product goes a
long way toward making me a believer.
While Wii simply picks up the controller’s
movements, your entire body and play space
are utilized for Kinect games. For example,
if a ball is flying at your left side, stepping
to the right will dodge it, or if a hurdle is in
your running path, you can physically jump
over it. And unlike the Wii-too approach of
PlayStation Move, Kinect is a genuine step
forward for motion-controlled gaming.
Still, the games range from entertaining
to frustrating. Out of the 14 launch titles for
Kinect, I picked three that looked the most
interesting: Kinect Adventures, bundled with
the sensor; Your Shape: Fitness Evolved, a new
take on fitness games; and Fighters Uncaged,
the only title aimed at a more adult audience.
Kinect Adventures features five entertaining
games. It’s similar to Wii Sports in the sense
that it gives you a great demonstration of
how everything works with Kinect, but the
games are different. Rallyball, Kinect’s take on
dodgeball, involves hitting targets with balls,
and it gets intense quickly when seven balls
are flying at you as you flail your arms and
legs to keep them in play.
There’s a split-second delay in response
time, but not so bad that the games are ruined.
A friend can jump into camera view at any
time and make any of these games two-player
excursions. The game is fun and wants you
to have fun, taking snapshots of the silliest
309-762-6610
www.qcmusicguild.com
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Sat., Dec. 4 at 2p
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Curtain Times 7:30pm Thurs, Fri, Sat and 2:00pm Sun
For tickets call 309-762-6610
Tickets: $15 Children: $10
moments that can be shared with friends.
Your Shape: Fitness Evolved presents a
solid cardio-heavy workout, correcting you
if you’re performing the workout improperly
and monitoring your progress in ridiculous
detail. Fitness games are popular on the
Wii (with the Balance Board accessory),
but Kinect moves the genre forward with
increased monitoring and active critiquing,
with the benefit that evaluation isn’t based on
how you’re standing on a board.
The hand-to-hand fighting game Fighters
Uncaged, unfortunately, is frustrating with
poor response time and lackluster fighting.
When I throw five punches and only two
register in the game, there’s a definite
problem. And how does swinging my left foot
out result in a left jab? The only fight you’ll
remember is battling with the terrible control.
Outside of gaming, Kinect’s user
recognition and voice commands are really
cool. Once the system is on, saying “Xbox
Kinect” switches from the basic menu to a
special one that can be navigated by either
motion or voice. Added security for your
Xbox profile can be set up, too, with facial
identification and voice recognition so the
system only listens to your commands.
The camera does a good job recognizing
a face, and the built-in microphone
understands your normal voice; there’s no
need to yell at it. Kinect also allows you to
chat on Xbox Live instead of wearing the
cumbersome headset. All of that makes
you feel like you’re in a wonderful futuristic
world. The only disappointment with the
vocal commands is that they don’t seem to
work with DVDs or Netflix. It’s not a major
problem, but hopefully it will be addressed
with a software update.
Setup could be a major hurdle for some
people with the room-space requirements
of the camera. For optimal use, the camera
needs to be set between two and six feet from
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Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com
ssj_4luke@hotmail.com
the ground, and it requires six to eight feet of
open space in front of it; otherwise, objects
might interfere with the sensor, on top of
being hazards in the play zone. I ended up
rearranging my living room entirely just to
suit the requirements. Microsoft suggests
moving furniture when possible for play,
but it’s a stretch to expect that people will be
willing to move sofas and coffee tables every
time they want to play a game.
Even though the launch games I tried were
hit-and-miss, the successful ones get you off
your butt and into the action. Kinect is far
from perfect, but it works fairly well and feels
like a different experience from the Wii.
Call of Duty: Black Ops
It might seem odd that Call of Duty: Black
Ops – the biggest game release of the year
– doesn’t merit a full review. But compared
to its predecessors, it’s almost the same game
from the past few years. The setting is different
with Cold War operations, but seriously: It
plays exactly the same and looks just as good
as World at War and the Modern Warfare
titles of the series. None of that is a bad thing,
though, with great storytelling and the series’
standard-setting multiplayer. The only thing
getting tiresome about the series is saying the
same good things about it every year. (My
review of 2009’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
2 can be found at RCReader.com/y/duty.)
The Kinect sensor is now available for Xbox
360 for $149.99 and includes the game Kinect
Adventures. For this review, the author tested
the sensor functionality with videos and games.
Luke Hamilton is a buyer, creative designer,
and online coordinator for Video Games Etc.
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 QC Eating Disorders Support Group, on Wednesdays; for 2040 53rd St, Moline, IL, 6:30pm Thu Dec 23.
information, call 563-742-5800, Trinity Enrichment Center, 5510 General MDA Support Group, for individuals and families
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Boost Camp with Daina Lewis, on Wednesdays; workout
includes include cardio, lots of abdominal work, strength
conditioning, and lots of yoga; $63/7-wk course, $12 drop-in
sessions; for information, call 309-764-YOGA, Indigo, A Creative
Approach to Fitness & Wellness, LLC, 1621 5th Ave., Moline, IL,
http://www.indigowellness.info, 6:30pm Wed Dec 1 thru Wed
Dec 22.
Utica Ridge Rd, Davenport, IA, http://www.qceatingdisorders.com,
Wed Nov 24 thru Wed Mar 2.
Moline Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support
Group, provides counseling and resource information for
grandparents currently raising grandchildren; childcare available
for $2; scholarships available; children need to wear socks; for
information, call 309-277-0167 or 800-798-0988, Moline YMCA,
2040 53rd St, Moline, IL, 6:30pm Thu Nov 25.
Kewanee Caregiver Support
affected by muscular dystrophy; for information, call 319-393-
8905, Trinity 7th Street Campus, 500 John Deere Rd, Moline, IL,
Wed Jan 26.
General MDA Support Group, for individuals and families
affected by muscular dystrophy; for information, call 319-393-
8905, Trinity 7th Street Campus, 500 John Deere Rd, Moline, IL,
Wed Feb 23.
Services
Free Storytimes for Babies & Toddlers, for information, call
309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010
Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org,
10:30am Wed Nov 24.
Sesame Street Live: 1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo & Friends, at
10:30am & 3pm; magical stage adventure with your favorite PBS
characters; $13-$55; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136

Theatre
Stay on Top of Medicare Coverage, information and answers Group, provides counseling
to your Medicare questions from a counselor with SHIIP(Senior and resource information for
Health Insurance Information Program); for information, call those who are caring for a senior
563-344-4187, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, loved one, and for grandparents
Comedies
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 9am Wed Dec 1. currently raising grandchildren; November through February
The Shamanic Journey, Dec. 4 & 11; with shamanic coffee and cookies provided,
Shamanic Counseling,
power animal discovery,
and Dramas soul retrieval, and spiritual
counseling; services free to
veterans of war; for information,
call Kathleen Collins at 563-332-
E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.adlertheatre.com, Wed Nov 24.
Tummy Time, for ages 0-3 and their caregivers; stories, songs,
fingerplays, and action rhymes; for information, call 563-344-5704,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm Wed Nov 24.
Preschool Storytimes, Mondays at 6:30pm, and Tuesdays

T
practitioner Kathleen Collins; learn to explore “non-ordinary reality” lunch available; for information, 4361 or e-mail ostrichkc@live. & Wednesdays at 10am; for ages 3-5; stories, songs, fingerplays,
and meet with our power animals and spiritual teachers to learn call 309-277-0167 or 800-798-
his winter, area plays will offer a rather dizzying and rhymes; for information, call 563-344-4178, Bettendorf Public
com, Wed Nov 24 thru Wed
wisdom for ourselves, others and the planet; a 40,000-year-old 0988, Kewanee Senior Center, combination of comedy, drama, mystery, Mar 2. Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
shamanic method, done to the accompaniment of drumming; $80 219 W 2nd St, Kewanee, IL, 1pm poetry, absurdism, surrealism ... and that’s just House Clearings and bettendorflibrary.com, Wed Nov 24 thru Mon Dec 13.
for both sessions, a $20 deposit will hold your spot (send checks Tue Dec 7. 4-H Cupcake Club, for ages 8-18; each month, club members
to Kathleen at 3649 Cedarview Court, Bettendorf, Iowa, 52722); for
Samuel Beckett’s script for Waiting for Godot, which House Blessings, move out
Thursday Meditation stagnant, old energy and feel will learn a new recipe and decorating techniques; they will also
information and to register, call Kathleen at 563-332-4361, Twisted Group, for information, call the Harrison Hilltop safe, comfortable, and at ease; bake items to donate to charities, nursing homes or hospitals; for
Sisters Yoga Shack & Massage, 5161 Utica Ridge, Davenport, IA, 309-762-1066, Unity Church Theatre will stage for information, call Debra information and to register, call 309-756-9978 ext 17 or email ltharp@
12:30pm Sat Dec 4. of Christianity, 5102 47th Ave, beginning December at 608-279-4319 or e-mail illinois.edu, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL,
Stay on Top of Medicare Coverage, information and answers Moline, IL, http://www.unityqc. debramorrill@charter.net, The http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5pm Wed Nov 24.
to your Medicare questions from a counselor with SHIIP(Senior com, 3:30pm Wed Dec 8.
2. As for the rest of our Mommy and Me Story Time, on Wednesdays; music and
Healing Heart Center, 3481 Utica
Health Insurance Information Program); for information, call Aledo Caregiver Support local and sorta-local Ridge Rd., Bettendorf, IA, Wed movement for ages 0-pre-K; free; for information, call 309-523-3440,
563-344-4187, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Group, provides counseling theatrical offerings, Nov 24 thru Fri Dec 31. River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://www.
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 9am Wed Dec and resource information for Shamanic Healing rivervalleylibrary.org, 9:15am Wed Nov 24 thru Wed Dec 29.
Iowa City’s Riverside
15. those who are caring for a senior Mary New, Susan Appointments, specializing in Scott County 4-H Seeks New Members, students in grades
Bench to Bedside: Exploring a Newly Identified Gene’s loved one, and for grandparents Theatre will deliver both soul retrieval, ancestral healing, 4-12 can learn by doing, in areas such as sewing, livestock, fashion,
Relationship with Cancer, Marc Wold, Ph.D., and Dan Berg, M.D., currently raising grandchildren;
Shullaw, Nancy high comedy and high woodworking, photography, and more; for information, call 563-
and releasing patterns from the
examine expression of a human-specific gene that may help coffee and cookies provided; for Hauserman, Casey drama – the former in energy field; for information, call 359-7577, Wed Nov 24 thru Fri Dec 31.
regulate cell growth and cancer progression; free; for information, information, call 309-277-0167 Waggin’ Tales, kids will have an opportunity to read, one-
contact Julie Eichenberger Gilmore at 319-394-5365 or jgilmore@
Mahon, and Maggie area playwright Maggie Debra at 608-279-4319 or e-mail
or 800-798-0988, Mercer County on-one, with service dogs, and families can watch old movies
healthcare.uiowa.edu, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, 200 Senior Center, 137 W. Main Street, Conroy in The Tag Conroy’s staged reading debramorrill@charter.net, The
Healing Heart Center, 3481 Utica showcasing Lassie and Rin Tin Tin; free; for information, call 563-
Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA, http://www.icts.uiowa.edu, 12pm Thu Aledo, IL, 1:30pm Thu Dec 9. Sale Project of The Tag Sale Project Ridge Rd., Bettendorf, IA, Wed 326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000
Dec 16. Geneseo Caregiver Support Nov 24 thru Fri Dec 31. Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com,
Senior Health Insurance Information Program, bring your Group, provides counseling
(November 26 through 6:30pm Wed Nov 24.
Trinity VNHA Foot Care
Medicare and Medicaid questions and a SHIIP representative and resource information for 28), and the latter in Arthur Miller’ s World War II-era Clinic, $25 foot treatments; for Baby Story Time, on Thursdays; singing, bouncing, playing,
will help you; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount those who are caring for a senior family tragedy All My Sons (opening January 28). an appointment, call 309-779- and reading, with social time offered for babies and their parents
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www. loved one, and for grandparents immediately following story time; free; for information, call
davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Wed Dec 22.
Stage events will get more than a little mysterious in 7600, Senior Star at Elmore Place,
currently raising grandchildren; 4500 Elmore Ave., Davenport, IA, 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,
Nutrition Before, During, and After Cancer Therapy, a held in the conference room by a pair of works to keep you guessing and giggling: http://www.trinityqc.com, Wed Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Wed Nov
Trinity dietitian will discuss nutrient needs before, during, and after the lunch room; for information, New Ground Theatre’s two-character suspense thriller Nov 24 thru Fri Dec 31. 24 thru Wed Dec 15.
cancer; information on common herbal and vitamin supplements call 309-277-0167 or 800-798- Sleuth (opening January 20), and the Iowa City Trinity VNHA Foot Care Get Your Game On!, on Wednesdays; teens can play video
and antioxidants; free; for information, call 309-779-2000 or 877- 0988, Hammond Henry Hospital, Clinic, $25 foot treatments; for games on the Wii and Playstation2, featuring Rock Band, Guitar
242-8899, Trinity Regional Health System, 5pm Thu Dec 30. 600 N. College Ave., Geneseo, IL,
Community Theatre’ s Englert Theatre presentation Hero, DDR, and Super Smash Bros.; free; for information, call
an appointment, call 309-779-
Stay on Top of Medicare Coverage, information and answers 12pm Thu Dec 9. of Agatha Christie’s corpse-filled Ten Little Indians 7600, Trinity VNHA, 106 19th 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,
to your Medicare questions from a counselor with SHIIP(Senior Scott County/CASI (February 11 through 13). That master of farcical Ave., Ste. 101, Moline, IL, http:// Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 3pm Wed Nov
Health Insurance Information Program); for information, call Caregiver Support Group, www.trinityqc.com, 12:30pm 24 thru Wed Mar 2.
563-344-4187, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
comedy Ken Ludwig will have two of his comedies
provides counseling and resource Fri Nov 26. Homework Help Desk, Mondays thru Fridays; staff will help you
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 9am Wed Jan information for those who are staged this winter, with the Playcrafters Barn Theatre’s Toning and Chanting, on find answers to your questions and give you instruction on Tutor.
19. caring for a senior loved one, and production of the door-slamming riot Lend Me a Fridays; for information, call com, an online resource that hooks you up with a free professional
Kambiz Naficy Workshop: Childhood Influences, Emotions, for grandparents currently raising Tenor (opening January 14), and Muscatine’s Pearl Colleen at 563-340-4453, 11am tutor; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library
Your Self-Concept, & Subconscious Beliefs, with Persian poet, grandchildren; $3 lunch available; Fri Nov 26 thru Fri Dec 31. - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.
international meditation master, and founder of the international for information, call 309-277-0167 City Players enacting Ludwig’ s cross-dressing hoot davenportlibrary.com, 3pm Wed Nov 24 thru Wed Mar 2.
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stress management and meditation society The Joy of Life or 800-798-0988, CASI (Center for Leading Ladies (February 18 through 20). Family- Clinic, $25 foot treatments; Homework Help Desk, Mondays thru Fridays; staff will help
Organization; Fri 6-9:30pm, Sat 9am-12:30pm & 4-7:30pm, Sun Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly friendly laughs – and, y’know, tears – will be elicited for an appointment, call 309- you find answers to your questions and give you instruction
9am-12:30pm; for information, call 309-793-7881, Satva Center, Road, Davenport, IA, 11am Mon 779-7600, Trinity VNHA, 106 on Tutor.com, an online resource that hooks you up with a free
1918 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www.satvacenter.com, Fri Jan Dec 13.
during Davenport Junior Theatre’ s presentation professional tutor; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
19th Ave., Ste. 101, Moline, IL,
14 thru Sun Jan 16. Moline/Sage Center “After- of Charlotte’s Web (opening February 19); laughs http://www.trinityqc.com, 1pm Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
Kambiz Naficy Workshop: Living in the Present Moment, work” Caregiver Support involving families are on hand in the Ohnward Fine Tue Dec 7. davenportlibrary.com, 3pm Wed Nov 24 thru Wed Mar 2.
with Persian poet, international meditation master, and founder Group, provides counseling Santa’s Arrival at Eagle Ridge, Santa reads ‘Twas the Night
of the international stress management and meditation society
Arts Center’s squabbling-clan farce Over the River Trinity VNHA Foot Care
and resource information for Clinic, $25 foot treatments; for Before Christmas’ before joining everyone in “Santas Workshop”;
The Joy of Life Organization; Fri 6-9:30pm, Sat 9am-12:30pm & those who are caring for a senior & Through the Woods (February 11 through 13) and an appointment, call 309-779- holiday-themed activities include a Bear Factory, holiday crafts,
4-7:30pm, Sun 9am-12:30pm; for information, call 309-793-7881, loved one, and for grandparents the Richmond Hill Barn Theatre’s staging of Lee 7600, Trinity Enrichment Center, reindeer games, and more; for information, call 815-776-5050, Eagle
Satva Center, 1918 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www.satvacenter. currently raising grandchildren; Blessing’s dramatic comedy Independence (opening 5510 Utica Ridge Rd, Davenport, Ridge Resort & Spa, 444 Eagle Ridge Dr, Galena, IL, http://www.
com, 6pm Fri Jan 14 thru Wed Jan 19. coffee and light dessert IA, http://www.trinityqc.com, eagleridge.com, 3pm Fri Nov 26.
Stay on Top of Medicare Coverage, information and answers provided; for information, call February 10). One of our nation’ s saddest and most Jack Frost Saves Christmas, family musical comedy;
1pm Wed Dec 8.
to your Medicare questions from a counselor with SHIIP(Senior 309-277-0167 or 800-798-0988, horrific recent tragedies is explored in St. Ambrose Trinity VNHA Foot Care 10:45am doors, 11am brunch, noon show; $18-$20; for tickets
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Health Insurance Information Program); for information, call
563-344-4187, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 9am Wed Jan
19.
Senior Health Insurance Information Program, bring your
Medicare and Medicaid questions and a SHIIP representative
will help you; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Wed Jan 26.
Stay on Top of Medicare Coverage, information and answers
to your Medicare questions from a counselor with SHIIP(Senior
Health Insurance Information Program); for information, call
563-344-4187, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 9am Wed Feb 2.
Senior Health Insurance Information Program, bring your
Medicare and Medicaid questions and a SHIIP representative
will help you; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Wed Feb 23.
Groups
General MDA Support Group, for individuals and families
affected by muscular dystrophy; for information, call 319-393-
8905, Trinity 7th Street Campus, 500 John Deere Rd, Moline, IL,
Wed Nov 24.
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Alternatives for the Older Adult, University’s Columbinus (February 18 through 20), a Clinic, $25 foot treatments; for and scheduling information, call 309-786-7733, extension 2, Circa
1518 5th Avenue, Moline, IL, ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
drama inspired by the 1999 massacre at Columbine an appointment, call 309-779-
6:30pm Thu Dec 16. circa21.com, Fri Nov 26 thru Sun Dec 26.
7600, Trinity VNHA, 106 19th
Moline/InTouch Caregiver High School. And across the river, my alma mater Ave., Ste. 101, Moline, IL, http:// Hola 4-H and Hispanic Teen Leaders Spanish-Speaking
Support Group, provides Augustana College presents a modernized take on Clubs, on Fridays; for ages 5-18; a new 4-H opportunity especially
www.trinityqc.com, 12:30pm
counseling and resource designed for Hispanic families or students interested in advancing
information for those who are Ovid’ s classic tales with Metamorphoses (opening Thu Dec 9.
Trinity VNHA Foot Care their Spanish; activities focus on citizenship, leadership and
caring for a senior loved one, January 28), the Mary Zimmerman production that, life skills; activities, games and snacks, community service
Clinic, $25 foot treatments;
and for grandparents currently I kid you not, will find the Potter Hall stage newly for an appointment, call 309- opportunities and more at each meeting; $20/year for new
raising grandchildren; lunch members, or free for existing 4-H club members; for information,
provided; for information, call
outfitted with an in-ground swimming pool. Man, 779-7600, Trinity VNHA, 106
contact Jaime Aguilera at 309-756-9978 Ext 16, Rock Island County
309-277-0167 or 800-798-0988, first it was the new library, then the new housing, and 19th Ave., Ste. 101, Moline, IL, Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.
http://www.trinityqc.com, 9am
In Touch Adult Day Care, 4011 now a pool in Potter Hall. Why did all these amenities Fri Dec 17. edu/rockisland, 5:30pm Fri Nov 26 thru Fri Dec 17.
Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL, have to come along after I graduated?! For more Baby Story Time, on Fridays; singing, bouncing, playing,
Trinity VNHA Foot Care
12pm Tue Dec 21. and reading, with social time offered for babies and their parents
information on the area’s theatrical productions this Clinic, $25 foot treatments; for
General MDA Support immediately following story time; free; for information, call 563-
Group, for individuals and winter, see the Theatre section of the Reader’s calendar an appointment, call 309-779-
7600, Trinity VNHA, 106 19th 326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000
families affected by muscular of events. – Mike Schulz Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com,
Ave., Ste. 101, Moline, IL, http://
dystrophy; for information, call 10am Fri Nov 26 thru Fri Dec 17.
www.trinityqc.com, 12:30pm
319-393-8905, Trinity 7th Street Toddler Story Time, with a social time for kids and parents
Fri Dec 24.
Campus, 500 John Deere Rd, Moline, IL, Wed Dec 22. following the program; free; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Community Health Partners Cholesterol and Stroke Risk
Moline Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA,
Screening, sponsored by Trinity and its Community Health
Group, provides counseling and resource information for http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Fri Nov 26 thru Fri Dec 17.
Partners; 12-hour fast required; $20; for information, call 309-779-
grandparents currently raising grandchildren; childcare available Breakfast with Santa, followed by of hayrides, the Bear Factory,
2000, Trinity Bettendorf, 4500 Utica Ridge Road, Bettendorf, IA,
for $2; scholarships available; children need to wear socks; for kids crafts, and more recreational events throughout the day; $10-
http://www.trinityqc.com, 6am Mon Feb 14 thru Fri Feb 18.
information, call 309-277-0167 or 800-798-0988, Moline YMCA,
$18; for information, call 815-776-5050, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa,
444 Eagle Ridge Dr, Galena, IL, http://www.eagleridge.com, 8pm
Sat Nov 27.
Make and Take Craft, drop in at the library any time during
open hours to make a craft; free; for information and to register, call
309-524-2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://
www.molinelibrary.com, 9am Sat Nov 27.
Horse Bowl, on Saturdays, for ages 8-18; a contest team that
studies horses and practices quizzes for competing at local, state
and even national horse bowl events; learn about horses, hippology
and even how to become a horse judge; you don’t have to own
a horse to participate; for information, contact Teri Carls at 309-
654-2838, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL,
http://www.yourextension.org, 2pm Sat Nov 27 thru Sat Dec 18.
Role Playing Group, on Saturdays; for ages 12 & up; play D20-
system role playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons; join
a game already in progress or bring your own group to play with;
experience preferred but not required; free; for information, call
563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 1pm Sat Nov 27
thru Sat Dec 18.
Ultimate Card Gaming, on Saturdays; bring your own card
games, or join in on a game of “Magic: The Gathering” and “Yu-Gi-Oh”
strategy games; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 3pm Sat Nov 27 thru Sat Dec 18.
Family Story Time, hear family stories, sing songs, and meet
new friends; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport,
IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Sat Nov 27 thru Sat
Dec 18.
Game-a-palooza, a board-gaming afternoon for families; free;
for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000
N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com,
1pm Sat Nov 27.
Holiday Traditions, on Mondays; for ages 8-12; through stories,
crafts, foods, and games, participants explore the origins of many
holiday activities; make a special craft project every week; $20; for
information and to register, call 309-756-9978, ext 10, University
of Illinois Extension, 4450 Kennedy Drive Suite 3, East Moline, IL,
http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5:30pm Mon Nov 29
thru Mon Dec 13.
Wee Wiggler Toddler Time, Mondays at 9:30 or 10:45am;
stories, finger plays and hands-on activities for children 18-36
months with an adult; free; for information, call 309-524-2480,
Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
molinelibrary.com, Mon Nov 29 thru Mon Dec 20.
Anime Club, on Mondays; hang out and watch selected
anime DVDs and discuss manga; come with suggestions; free; for
information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.
com, 3:30pm Mon Nov 29 thru Mon Dec 27.
Rhyme Time Story Time, Mondays at 11am & Thursdays at
10am; stories, songs, and crafts based on a central theme for ages
pre-K; free; for information, call 309-523-3440, River Valley Library,
214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://www.rivervalleylibrary.org,
Mon Nov 29 thru Mon Dec 27.
Preschool Story Time, for ages 2-5; free; for information, call
563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Mon Nov
29 thru Mon Dec 13.
Teen Game Night, for ages 12-18; with Wii and board games
available to play; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock
Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://
www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Tue Nov 30.
Baby & Preschooler Storytimes, on Tuesdays; stories, songs,
and fingerplays for ages 0-5; free; for information, call 309-732-
7323, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock
Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30am Tue Nov 30
thru Tue Dec 14.
Preschool Story Time, on Tuesdays; stories, songs, crafts, and
fingerplays; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport,
IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Tue Nov 30 thru Tue
Dec 14.
Recycled Crafternoon, on Tuesdays; for grade-schoolers; create
something fun and exciting out of old clothes, used technology
equipment, cardboard, and more; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern
Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 4pm Tue
Nov 30 thru Tue Dec 14.
Teen Gaming Night, play Wii games, board games, and cards;
free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library -
Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.
org, 6pm Tue Nov 30.
Kids Boot Camp, on Tuesdays and Thursdays; free for members’
kids ages 8 - 13; for information, call 563-355-4741 or e-mail Info@
QCUltimateFitness.com, Ultimate Fitness - Bettendorf, 810 Golden
Valley Dr., Bettendorf, IA, http://www.QCUltimateFitness.com, 4pm
Tue Nov 30 thru Thu Dec 30.
Lego Club, for grades K-6; design a piece of Lego art to be
displayed at the library; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock
Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://
www.rockislandlibrary.org, 4:30pm Wed Dec 1.
Once Upon a Time..., stories, songs, fingerplays, movies, and
crafts centered around fairy tales and folk tales; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch,
6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.
com, 6:30pm Wed Dec 1.
Sweet Treats, on Wednesdays; for ages 8-12; make tasty
holiday treats wrapped up in hand-made, festive packaging; $20;
for information and to register, call 309-756-9978, ext 10, University
of Illinois Extension, 4450 Kennedy Drive Suite 3, East Moline, IL,
http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5:30pm Wed Dec 1
thru Wed Dec 15.
Disney on Ice: Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey, colorful
figure-skating show with all of your favorite Disney characters; Wed
thru Sat 7pm, Sat 11am & 3pm, Sun 1pm; $13-$47; for tickets, call
800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://
www.iwirelesscenter.com, Wed Dec 1 thru Sun Dec 5.
Baby & Preschooler Storytimes, on Wednesdays; stories,
songs, and fingerplays for ages 0-5; free; for information, call 309-
732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010
Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org,
10:30am Wed Dec 1 thru Wed Dec 15.
“See What I Made!”, on Thursdays; for ages 8-12; make hand-
made presents to give to family and friends this holiday season; gift
craft themes include a scrapbook project, a no-sew craft, and glass
etching; $20; for information and to register, call 309-756-9978, ext
10, University of Illinois Extension, 4450 Kennedy Drive Suite 3, East
Moline, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5:30pm Thu
Dec 2 thru Thu Dec 16.
Wii Free Play, free; for information, call 563-344-4175,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm Thu Dec 2.
Preschool Story Time, on Thursdays; stories, songs, and
fingerplays; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 10am Thu Dec 2 thru Thu Dec 16.
Preschool Storytimes, on Thursdays; stories, songs, fingerplays,
and rhymes for ages 3-5; for information, call 563-344-4178,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Thu Dec 2 thru Thu
Dec 30.
TAG (Teen Advisory Group), all teens and tweens welcome;
help plan teen events, recommend books, and have fun; for
information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St,
Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 3:30pm Thu Dec 2.
Family Story Time, on Thursdays; bring your favorite pillow
and blanket, wear your comfy p.j.s, and relax while you listen to
your favorite stories, followed by a short video; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6pm Thu Dec 2
thru Thu Dec 16.
Toddler Story Time, with a social time for kids and parents
following the program; free; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Thu Dec 2
thru Thu Dec 16.
Baby & Preschooler Storytimes, on Fridays; stories, songs and
fingerplays for ages 0-5; free; for information, call 309-732-7323,
Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL,
http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30am Fri Dec 3 thru Fri Dec
17.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, stage adaptation of Barbara
Robinson’s classic children’s book, presented by the center and
the Peace Pipe Players of Maquoketa; Fri & Sat 7pm, Sun 2pm;
$8-$15; for information and tickets, call 563-652-9815, Ohnward
Fine Arts Center, 1215 E Platt St., Maquoketa, IA, http://www.
ohnwardfineartscenter.com, Fri Dec 3 thru Sun Dec 5.
Botanical Bliss, make an assortment of gifts to give including
fragrant soy candles,, University of Illinois Extension, 4450 Kennedy
Drive Suite 3, East Moline, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/
rockisland, 9am Sat Dec 4.
Reading Assistance Dogs, learn about therapy dogs and then
read to them, free; for information, call 309-524-2480, Moline Public
Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com,
10:30am Sat Dec 4.
Handybuds Special Needs 4-H Club, on the 1st Saturday of
the month; a monthly group for anyone with special needs to enjoy
programs in art, cooking, computers, science and more; families
encouraged to stay and assist in the programs; for information
and to register, call Rachel Rock at 309-756-9978, ext 28, Rock
Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.
yourextension.org, 9am Sat Dec 4.
Winter in Bloom Children’s Day, photos with Santa, crafts, a
storytime, gingerbread-house making, refreshments, and more;
$10/child; for information, call 309-732-7275, Hauberg Civic Center
Mansion, 1300 24th St., Rock Island, IL, Sat Dec 4.
The Snow Queen, on Saturdays; a Theatre for Young Audiences
presentation; $7.50; for tickets, call 319-622-6194 or 800-35AMANA,
Old Creamery Theatre, 39 38th Ave., Amana, IA, http://www.
oldcreamery.com, 11am Sat Dec 4 thru Sat Dec 18.
Santa at the Library, on Saturdays; 10-11:30am, and 1-2:30pm;
all kids will receive a free picture with Santa, commemorative photo
card, and goodie bag; free; for information, call 563-326-7804,
Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA,
http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Sat Dec 4 thru Sat Dec
18.
4-H Scrapbook Club, for ages 8 & up; members create fun and
unique scrapbook projects and pages each month; $40 for kids
enrolled in a 4-H club and $60 for new members; fee includes most
scrapbooking supplies; for information and to register, call 309-
756-9978 ext 17 or email ltharp@illinois.edu, Rock Island County
Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.
edu/rockisland, 3:30pm Sun Dec 5.
4-H in the City, on the 1st Sunday of the month; activities focus
on citizenship, leadership and life skills; activities, games and snacks,
community service ideas, and more at each monthly meeting;
$20/year for new members, free for existing 4-H club members;
for information and to register, call 309-756-9978, ext 10, Rock
Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.
yourextension.org, 2pm Sun Dec 5.
Cinnamon Spice Ornaments & “The Polar Express”, a great
family night of making homemade ornaments and watching the
holiday favorite; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island
Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
rockislandlibrary.org, 5:30pm Mon Dec 6.
Messy Monday, for grades K-3; hear a story while doing a
messy craft; dress for messiness; for information, call 309-732-7323,
Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL,
http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 5:30pm Mon Dec 6.
Yeah Write, wacky writing group for teens; write everything
from poetry to shopping lists, love notes to long stories, songs
to journaling; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport,
IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm Mon Dec 6.
Jack Frost Saves Christmas, family musical comedy, with a
visit from Santa; 5:30pm doors, 5:45pm bugget, 6:45pm show;
$18-$20; for tickets, call 309-786-7733, extension 2, Circa ‘21 Dinner
Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com,
6:45pm Mon Dec 6.
I Want to Be a Police Department, preschool program with
visitors from the Eldridge Police Department; free; for information,
call Crystal Kehoe at 563-285-4794 ext. 223, Eldridge Library, 200
N. 6th Ave., Eldridge, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 10am
Tue Dec 7.
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Jack Frost at the Library, hear performers from Circa ‘21’s “Jack
Frost saves Christmas” read the story “The Tale of Jack Frost”; free; for
information, call 309-524-2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St,
Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Tue Dec 7.
Anime Club, make candy sushi and help plan the future of the
club; free; for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Library,
3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 3pm Wed
Dec 7.
Teen Anime Club, cosplay activities, drawing workshops, and
exploration of other aspects of Japanese language and culture;
monthly showings of anime films and television, graphic novel
discussions, and selection advisory for the library’s teen anime
collection; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm Tue Dec 7.
Teen Craft Night, free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock
Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://
www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Tue Dec 7.
Greyhounds Dig Books, have your child practice skills by
reading to a canine from the Quad City Greyhound Adoption
Agency; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public
Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA,
http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6:30pm Wed Dec 8.
Lego Club, for grades K-6; design a piece of Lego art to be
displayed at the library; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock
Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL,
http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 3pm Wed Dec 8.
Tummy Time, for ages 0-3 and their caregivers; stories, songs,
fingerplays, and action rhymes; for information, call 563-344-5704,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm Wed Dec 8.
Craft Program, for ages 5-12; create a winter wonderland
frame to give away as a gift; free; for information, call 309-524-
2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Wed Dec 8.
Nerdposium, talk about everything from “Star Wars” to YouTube
to “Twilight” to LEGOs; free; for information, call 563-344-4175,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm Thu Dec 9.
4-H Sewing Club, for ages 8 & up; from patterns to fabric,
machine to hand-sewing, youth will learn the basics and more;
members can bring their own machine which is often easier, or
use one of Extension’s; sewing project supply fees will vary; for
information and to register, call 309-756-9978 ext 17 or email
ltharp@illinois.edu, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave,
Milan, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 9am Sat Dec
11.
Operation Family Time Out, for ages birth-6 and their families;
free activities for children in military families include include
swimming, games, snacks and crafts, Bettendorf Family YMCA, 3800
Tanglefoot Lane, Bettendorf, IA, https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/
registration/?RegistrationID=4105, 1:30pm Sat Dec 11.
Otaku Holiday Bash, for grades 6-12; a holiday themed
party including anime, video games, and contests, presented by
the Anime Club; for information, call 563-344-4188, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
bettendorflibrary.com, 1:30pm Sat Dec 11.
Second Saturday: Scott County Humane Society, family
presentation; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Sat Dec 11.
A Christmas Story, stage adaptation of the beloved holiday
movie; Sat 1 & 4pm, Sun 2pm; $5 for ages 3 & up; for information,
call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, Sat Dec
11 thru Sun Dec 19.
Animal Discovery Club, explore a different animal each month,
see live animals, take tours to the zoo, and help out at local animal
shelters; field trips, activities and animal explorations; $20/year for
new members, free for existing 4-H club members; for information
and to register, call 309-756-9978, ext 10, Rock Island County
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Not Your Mama’s Book Club, for teens; laugh, judge books by
their covers, eat snacks, and talk about things that have nothing
to do with the books; free; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm Mon
Dec 13.
Teen Writers Group, for ages 12-18; learn new skills, get
feedback, and share your writing; free; to register, call 309-524-
2440, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
molinelibrary.com, 7pm Mon Dec 13.
Tummy Time, for ages 0-3; songs, rhymes, movement activities,
and simple stories; free; for information, call 563-344-4178,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Mon Dec 13.
TWIG: Teen Writer’s Group, all teens and tween writers
welcome; for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Library,
3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm Mon
Dec 13.
4-H STARS Girls Club, for ages 5-10; using curriculum from
4-H and American Girl, the meetings will cover everything from
history to fashion, health, fitness, cooking, manners, crafts and
more; for information and to register, call 309-756-9978 ext 17 or
email ltharp@illinois.edu, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd
Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5:30pm
Tue Dec 14.
B’Tweens: White Elephant Exchange, for ages 10-12; bring
a creative, silly, yet tasteful item with you that you no longer like
or want; for information, call 563-344-4194, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
bettendorflibrary.com, 4pm Tue Dec 14.
Study Night and Games Unplugged, for ages 12-18; with
Wii and board games available to play; free; for information, call
309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010
Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org,
6pm Tue Dec 14.
Teen Volunteer Council, help raise funds, network, and assist
library directors in providing quality teen programs and exceptional
teen materials; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm Tue Dec 14.
Lego Club, for grades K-6; design a piece of Lego art to be
displayed at the library; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock
Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock
Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 4:30pm Wed Dec 15.
Walk on the Wild Side @ Eastern, fun, simple experiments and
activities geared toward teaching kids and families about nature;
the program explores the natural world, encourages exploration,
and strengthens the power of observation; free; for information, call
563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000
Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com,
6:30pm Wed Dec 15.
Gamer’s Afternoon, play favorite board and card games such
as Monopoly, Munchkin, Magic, and Pokemon, or do Nintendo
DS battle with Pokemon Pearl, Diamond, or Platinum; free; for
information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.
com, 3:30pm Thu Dec 16.
Books Are Great (BAG), ages 2-5 will listen to stories, sing
songs, try crafts, tabletop explorations and more; for information,
call 563-344-4194, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10am
Thu Dec 16.
Let’s Go Duplo Club, for grades pre-K through kindergarten;
for information, call 563-285-4794, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave.,
Eldridge, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 10am Thu Dec 16.
September Four Seasons Club, for ages 8-18; an inclusive
community 4-H club that celebrates member’s unique gifts and
abilities by way of sharing their talents with the community
through participation and service; for more information, contact
club leader Carla Jaquet at 309-756-9978 ext 15 or e-mail Jaquet@
illinois.edu, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL,
http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 10am Sat Dec 18.
Walk on the Wild Side @ Fairmount, fun, simple experiments
and activities geared toward teaching kids and families about
nature; the program explores the natural world, encourages
exploration, and strengthens the power of observation; free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com,
1pm Sat Dec 18.
Kidz Days at RME, musical programs for youths; $5 for parent/
adult and accompanied children are free; for information, call
877-326-1333, River Music Experience, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA,
http://www.rivermusicexperience.org, 10:30am Sat Dec 18.
Zombie Survival Club, watch movies, enjoy snacks, and
prepare for the apocalypse, free; to register, call 309-524-2440,
Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
molinelibrary.com, 3pm Sat Dec 18.
Story-time Explorers: Ice Age, in Iowa Hall; series features
readings and activities that allow elementary-aged children and
their families to explore animals and the environment around Iowa
and the world; free, University of Iowa Museum of Natural History,
10 Macbride Hall, Iowa City, IA, http://www.uiowa.edu/~nathist,
2pm Sun Dec 19.
Babysitting Club, on the 3rd Monday of the month, for ages
11 & up; share your experiences and learn new things to help with
your babysitting business; $20/year for new members, free for
existing 4-H club members; for information and to register, call 309-
756-9978, ext 10, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave,
Milan, IL, http://www.yourextension.org, 7pm Mon Dec 20.
Cosplay Workshop, sewing, gluing, crafting, and designing
awesome cosplay costumes and epic accessories so you’ll be ready
to participate in future Anime cons and events; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch,
6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.
com, 5:30pm Mon Dec 20.
Hispanic Teen Leadership Group, open to all teens in junior
high and high school; the group will help teens expand their
leadership skills as they help plan community events, perform
community service projects; the experience helps them build their
college and work resumes as well as helps them network and meet
other teens with similar interests; for information, call 309-756-9978,
East Moline Public Library, 740 16th Ave., East Moline, IL, http://
www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5pm Mon Dec 20.
Messy Monday, for grades K-3; hear a story while doing a
messy craft; dress for messiness; for information, call 309-732-7323,
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood
Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 5:30pm Mon
Dec 20.
Family Storytime, stories for the family to enjoy with family-
related themes; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island
Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
rockislandlibrary.org, 5pm Mon Dec 20.
Messy Mondays, crafts and stories with a messy theme, for
grades K-3; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island
Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock
Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 5:30pm Mon Dec 20.
Teen Movie Night, for ages 12-18; watch a movie agreed on
as a group; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island
Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Tue Dec 21.
Inside Outloud, teens perform poetry, rap, monologue, dance,
play, comedy, music, and more; the best performers receive a
$10 gift card; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm Tue Dec 21.
4-H Cupcake Club, for ages 8-18; each month, club members
will learn a new recipe and decorating techniques; they will also
bake items to donate to charities, nursing homes or hospitals;
for information and to register, call 309-756-9978 ext 17 or email
ltharp@illinois.edu, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave,
Milan, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5pm Wed
Dec 22.
Pajama Story Time, for ages 4-8; bring your favorite stuffed
animal and hear new stories; free; for information, call 309-524-
2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
molinelibrary.com, 7pm Mon Dec 27.
Ninja Academy, for teens; do problem solving activities, help
plan programs, give suggestions for the library’s collection, learn
about fun volunteer opportunities for teen ninjas at the library, and
more; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public
Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA,
http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm Mon Dec 27.
Read to a Dog, allow childrens an opportunity to read to dogs,
giving new, shy, or inexperienced readers a friendly and non-
judgmental audience that will increase the childs confidence and
growth in reading; register the night of the program for a 10-minute
time slot to read to one of the three dogs: Amber, Abel, or Connor;
for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000
N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com,
6:30pm Tue Dec 28.
Teen Writers’ Group, free; for information, call 309-732-7323,
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd.,
Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Tue Dec 28.
Express Yourself, program for teens; explore writing, art,
photography, or other creative pursuits that may interest you; free;
for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000
N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com,
5:30pm Tue Dec 28.
Santa Paws, a lunch of sloppy joes, chips and cookies at noon,
and a Christmas movie starting at 12:30pm; free; for information,
call 309-523-3440, River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL,
http://www.rivervalleylibrary.org, 2pm Wed Dec 29.
Teen Iron Chef, for ages 12-18; an opportunity to compete in
this library version of the popular TV show; for information, call 309-
732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock
Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 2:30pm Thu Dec 30.
Anime Club, on Mondays; hang out and watch the first few
episodes of each month’s selected Anime DVD; for information, call
563-344-4188, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm Mon Jan
3 thru Mon Jan 31.
Preschool Story Time, on Mondays; for ages 2-5; free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com,
10am Mon Jan 3 thru Mon Feb 28.
Preschool Story Time, on Tuesdays; for ages 2-5; free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern
Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 10am Tue Jan 4 thru Tue Mar 1.
Teen Anime Club, cosplay activities, drawing workshops, and
exploration of other aspects of Japanese language and culture;
monthly showings of anime films and television, graphic novel
discussions, and selection advisory for the Librarys teen anime
collection; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm Tue Jan 4.
Teen Craft Night, free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock
Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://
www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Tue Jan 4.
Recycled Crafternoon, on Tuesdays; for grade-schoolers; create
something fun and exciting out of old clothes, used technology
equipment, cardboard, and more; free; for information, call 563-
326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000
Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 4pm
Tue Jan 4 thru Tue Mar 1.
Book Bunch Club, book club with activities for ages 7-9; free;
for information, call 309-524-2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st
St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Tue Jan 4
thru Tue Jan 25.
Baby Story Time, on Wednesdays; singing, bouncing, playing,
and reading, with social time offered for babies and their parents
immediately following story time; free; for information, call
563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Wed Jan 5
thru Wed Mar 2.
Musical Theatre Class: Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat, Thursdays thru Apr. 28; open to all grades kindergarten
through high school, with performances of the Andrew Lloyd
Webber musical, directed by Dino and Tina Hayz, set for Apr. 29
- May 7; $160; for information and to register, call 309-788-5433
or e-mail info@center4living.com, The Center for Living Arts, 2008
4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www.center4living.com/id91.html,
4:45pm Thu Jan 6.
TAG (Teen Advisory Group), all teens and tweens welcome;
help plan teen events, recommend books, and have fun; for
information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St,
Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 3:30pm Thu Jan 6.
TAG (Teen Advisory Group), all teens and tweens welcome;
help plan teen events, recommend books, and have fun; for
information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St,
Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 3:30pm Thu Jan 6.
Cook Up a Good One!, stories and cooking demonstrations for
the whole family; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 6pm Thu Jan 6.
KidTV, on Thursdays; weekly program that lets kids create
and produce their own television show; free; for information, call
563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 4pm Thu Jan 6
thru Thu Feb 24.
Family Story Time, on Thursdays; bring your favorite pillow
and blanket, wear your comfy p.j.s, and relax while you listen to
your favorite stories, followed by a short video; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6pm Thu Jan 6
thru thru Feb 24.
Preschool Story Time, on Thursdays; stories, finger plays, and
hands-on activities for ages 3-5not yet in kindergarten; free; for
information, call 309-524-2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St,
Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 10am Thu Jan 6 thru
Thu Jan 27.
Toddler Story Time, on Thursdays; with a social time for kids
and parents following the program; free; for information, call 563-
326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000
Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com,
10am Thu Jan 6 thru Thu Feb 24.
Behind the Scenes at the Library, preschool program with
staff members; free; for information, call Crystal Kehoe at 563-285-
4794 ext. 223, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave., Eldridge, IA, http://
www.scottcountylibrary.org, 10am Fri Jan 7.
Toddler Story Time, on Fridays; with a social time for kids and
parents following the program; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA,
http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Fri Jan 7 thru Fri Feb 25.
Baby Story Time, on Fridays; singing, bouncing, playing,
and reading, with social time offered for babies and their parents
immediately following story time; free; for information, call 563-
326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000
Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com,
10am Fri Jan 7 thru Fri Feb 25.
Second Saturday: Iowa State Extension Office, get
entertained and educated with library guests; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Sat Jan 8.
Family Story Time, on Saturdays; hear great family stories, sing
songs, and meet new friends; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern
Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Sat
Jan 8 thru Sat Feb 26.
Quad City-Wide Teen Read Challenge, thru Jan. 29, for ages
12-18; at all Quad City libraries; prizes for biggest readers; party for
all who finish their reading logs, available at all Quad City public
libraries, Sun Jan 9.
Family Storytimes, stories and activities for the whole family;
free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library -
Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.
org, 5:30pm Mon Jan 10.
Tummy Time, on the 2nd Monday of the month; for ages 0-3;
songs, rhymes, movement activities, and simple stories; free; for
information, call 563-344-4178, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.
com, 10am Mon Jan 10.
Teen Writers Group, for ages 12-18; learn new skills, get
feedback, and share your writing; free; to register, call 309-524-
2440, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
molinelibrary.com, 7pm Mon Jan 10.
TWIG: Teen Writer’s Group, all teens and tween writers
welcome; for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Library,
3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm Mon
Jan 10.
Teen Volunteer Council, help raise funds, network, and assist
library directors in providing quality teen programs and exceptional
teen materials; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm Tue Jan 11.
Teen Game Night, free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock
Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock
Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Tue Jan 11.
Baby & Preschooler Storytimes, on Tuesdays; stories, songs
and fingerplays for ages 0-5; free; for information, call 309-732-
7323, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock
Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30am Tue Jan 11
thru Tue Mar 1.
Anime Club, make candy sushi and help plan the future of the
club; free; for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Library,
3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 3pm Tue
Jan 11.
Walk on the Wild Side @ Eastern, fun, simple experiments and
activities geared toward teaching kids and families about nature;
the program explores the natural world, encourages exploration,
and strengthens the power of observation; free; for information, call
563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000
Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com,
6:30pm Wed Jan 12.
Baby & Preschooler Storytimes, on Wednesdays; stories,
songs and fingerplays for ages 0-5; free; for information, call 309-
732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010
Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org,
10:30am Wed Jan 12 thru Wed Mar 2.
Tummy Time, for ages 0-3 and their caregivers; stories, songs,
fingerplays, and action rhymes; for information, call 563-344-5704,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm Wed Jan 12.
Lego Club, create and display your own custom block figures,
for grades K-6; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island
Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
rockislandlibrary.org, 4:30pm Wed Jan 12.
Baby & Preschooler Storytimes, on Fridays; stories, songs and
fingerplays for ages 0-5; free; for information, call 309-732-7323,
Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island,
IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30am Fri Jan 14 thru Fri
Feb 25.
Tomie dePaola’s “Strega Nona: The Musical”, the musical tale
of a friendly witch who strives to cure the ills of her tiny Italian town
of Calabria; a production in the center’s Family Series, sponsored
by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield; $10; for tickets, call 800-
745-3000, Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut St., Des
Moines, IA, http://www.civiccenter.org, Sat Jan 15.
Book Party, enjoy a book-themed party; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch,
6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.
com, 2pm Sat Jan 15.
Kidz Days at RME, musical programs for youths; $5 for parent/
adult and accompanied children are free; for information, call
877-326-1333, River Music Experience, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA,
http://www.rivermusicexperience.org, 10:30am Sat Jan 15.
Vacation in Your Own Backyard: Paint with Mud, artist Frank
Ross shares his different shades of mud “paint”; free; for information,
call 309-524-2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL,
http://www.molinelibrary.com, 10:30am Sat Jan 15.
Vacation in Your Own Backyard: Meet Mo Mallard, meet-
n-greet with the Quad City Mallards’ mascot; free; for information,
call 309-524-2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL,
http://www.molinelibrary.com, 12:30pm Sat Jan 15.
Messy Mondays, crafts and stories with a messy theme, for
grades K-3; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island
Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
rockislandlibrary.org, 5:30pm Mon Jan 17.
Family Storytime, stories for the family to enjoy with family-
related themes; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island
Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
rockislandlibrary.org, 5pm Mon Jan 17.
Teen Game Night, free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock
Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://
www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Tue Jan 18.
Inside Outloud, teens perform poetry, rap, monologue, dance,
play, comedy, music, and more; the best performers receive a
$10 gift card; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm Tue Jan 18.
Lego Club, create and display your own custom block figures,
for grades K-6; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island
Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, http://
www.rockislandlibrary.org, 3pm Wed Jan 19.
Ninja Academy, for teens; do problem solving activities, help
plan programs, give suggestions for the library’s collection, learn
about fun volunteer opportunities for teen ninjas at the library, and
more; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public
Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA,
http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm Wed Jan 19.
Books Are Great (BAG),
ages 2-5 will listen to stories,
sing songs, try crafts, tabletop
explorations and more; for
information, call 563-344-4194,
Bettendorf Public Library,
2950 Learning Campus,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
bettendorflibrary.com, 10am
Thu Jan 20.
Building with Books Lego
Club, for ages 6-12; build with
Legos while listening to stories;
free; for information, call
309-524-2480, Moline Public
Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL,
http://www.molinelibrary.com,
6:30pm Thu Jan 20.
Let’s Go Duplo Club,
for grades pre-K through
kindergarten; for information,
call 563-285-4794, Eldridge
Library, 200 N. 6th Ave.,
Eldridge, IA, http://www.
scottcountylibrary.org, 10am
Thu Jan 20.
Immigrant Stew at the
Chat “n” Chew, a production
by Eulenspiegel Puppet
Theatre, at 2 & 4:30pm; the
production tells the story of
immigration to the Midwest
through the eyes of Kathy
Schmidt Mcgillicutty, the
proprietess of the fictional Chat
N Chew cafe, and combines
various styles of puppets and
masks with live music; for
information, call 319-627-2487
or visit owlglass@avalon.net,
New Strand Theatre, 111 E.
3rd St., West Liberty, IA, http://
www.PuppetsPuppets.com,
2pm Sat Jan 22.
Tummy Time, for ages 0-3;
songs, rhymes, movement
activities, and simple stories;
free; for information, call 563-
344-4178, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
bettendorflibrary.com, 10am
Mon Jan 24.
Pajama Story Time, for
ages 4-8; bring your favorite
stuffed animal and hear new
stories; free; for information, call Theatre hosts a whole Festival of Carols with area
309-524-2480, Moline Public
Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL,
http://www.molinelibrary.com,
7pm Mon Jan 24.
Teen Writers Group, free;
for information, call 309-732-
7323, Rock Island Public Library
- Southwest Branch, 9010
Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL,
http://www.rockislandlibrary.
org, 6pm Tue Jan 25.
Express Yourself, program
for teens; explore writing, art,
photography, or other creative
pursuits that may interest you;
free; for information, call 563-
326-7832, Fairmount Street
Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm
Tue Jan 25.
Lego Club, create and
display your own custom block
figures, for grades K-6; free; for
information, call 309-732-7323,
Rock Island Public Library
- Southwest Branch, 9010
Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL,
http://www.rockislandlibrary.
org, 3pm Wed Jan 26.
Waggin’ Tales, kids will
have an opportunity to read,
one-on-one, with service
dogs, and families can watch
old movies showcasing
Lassie and Rin Tin Tin; free; for
information, call 563-326-7832,
Davenport Public Library
- Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 6:30pm Wed Jan 26.
Tummy Time, on the 4th Wednesday of the month; for ages
0-3; songs, rhymes, movement
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activities, and simple stories;
Music free; for information, call 563-
344-4178, Bettendorf Public
Holiday Concerts Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
December Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm
I
Wed Jan 26.
’ve been American Red Cross
writing these Babysitting Class, for ages
Winter Guide ages 11-14; for information,
call 563-344-4194, Bettendorf
calendar-of- Public Library, 2950 Learning
events articles Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://
for years, and www.bettendorflibrary.com,
9:30am Sat Jan 29.
until this year, Game-a-palooza, a board-
had never gaming afternoon for families;
The Quad City Singers written one on free; for information, call 563-
326-7832, Fairmount Street
our area’s plethora of holiday-themed concerts, mostly Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,
because I was afraid of drastically exceeding my word Davenport, IA, http://www.
count. Then again, as my publisher and editor would davenportlibrary.com, 2pm
GIFTS FOR
no doubt ask, “When on Earth have you ever abided Sat Jan 29.
Messy Mondays, crafts and
by a word count, Mike?” So let’s dive in. Davenport’s stories with a messy theme, for
Adler Theatre will host a couple of big-ticket events in grades K-3; free; for information,
December, with “Iowa’s Own Pianist” Jim McDonough call 309-732-7323, Rock Island
Public Library - Southwest
delivering a benefit concert of seasonal favorites in
EVERY BUDGET
Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd.,
Holiday Grande 2010 (December 5), and will follow Rock Island, IL, http://www.
that afternoon show with an evening of glorious jazz rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Mon
saxophone in the legendary Kenny G’s 2010 Holiday Jan 31.
Teen Anime Club, cosplay
Show (December 15). The Quad Cities’ renowned a activities, drawing workshops,
cappella ensemble, the Chordbusters, will perform and exploration of other
its Old-Fashioned Christmas concert at Rock Island’s aspects of Japanese language
and culture; monthly showings
Second Baptist Church (December 11), an event that of anime films and television,
also features holiday numbers by the Choir Boys, the graphic novel discussions,
Davenport North High School Chamber Singers, A
GIFTS
and selection advisory for the
Librarys teen anime collection;
Touch of Fun, Possible Side Effects, and the Second
ING
free; for information, call 563-
# 1 STOCK
Baptist Church Brotherhood Male Chorus. The
STARTING
326-7832, Fairmount Street
Moline Boys Choir, meanwhile, offers Christmas Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,
AT
Davenport, IA, http://www.
R
tunes aplenty at the Butterworth Center’s annual 19th
STUFFE
davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm
Century Christmas celebration (December 5), with
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Tue Feb 1.
$ 95
the Center for Active Seniors’ CASI Band playing Teen Craft Night, free; for
seasonal songs of their own at Davenport’s River information, call 309-732-7323,
Rock Island Public Library - Main
Music Experience (December 14). Holiday music will Library, 401 19th, Rock Island,
be on-hand – or, more literally, in hand – during the IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.
German American Heritage Center’s Holiday Zither & org, 6pm Tue Feb 1.
Handbell Concert (December 5); Iowa City’s Englert Scavenger Hunt, a Black
History Month event for grades
K-6; free; for information, call
musicians (December 16); Galesburg’s acclaimed Nova 309-732-7323, Rock Island
Singers offer old favorites and new arrangements in the Public Library - Main Library,
401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://
group’ s annual Nova Christmas concerts (December www.rockislandlibrary.org,
17 and 18). Twenty of the area’s most gifted vocalists, 5:30pm Wed Feb 2.
many of them familiar from Quad City Music Guild Lego Club, create and
display your own custom
productions, team up for the Quad City Singers’ annual block figures, for grades K-6;
madrigal dinner and concert at the Lavender Crest free; for information, call 309-
Winery (December 10 and 11). Galesburg’s Orpheum 732-7323, Rock Island Public
Theatre presents its own annual holiday celebration Library - Main Library, 401 19th,
Rock Island, IL, http://www.
with the talents of Choral Dynamics (December rockislandlibrary.org, 4:30pm
3 through 5). St. Ambrose University’s Christmas Wed Feb 2.
Showcase Concert (December 10) will include songs Cook Up a Good
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One!, stories and cooking
of the season performed by the school’s University demonstrations for the whole
Chorale, Chamber Singers, Symphonic Band, SAU- family; free; for information, call
Community Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street
and vocal group STAMVOJA. And at Augustana, the Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.
college’s Choir, Brass Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, davenportlibrary.com, 6pm
Cantilena Augustana, Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble, and Thu Feb 3.
Gung Hay Fat Choy,
Great Gift Ideas - Special Holiday Kits - Skin Dimensions, SB - Bare
Wennerberg Men’s Chorus will celebrate Christmas
at Augustana (December 3 and 4), the Chamber
celebrate Chinese New Escentuals® Makeup - Skin Dimensions Day Spa Gift Cards In Any Dollar
Year with games, crafts,
Singers will present the story of Christ’s birth in the and refreshments; free; for Amount For Products and Services- and More! Hurry - Limited Time Offer.
readings and songs of Lessons & Carols (December information, call 309-524-2480,
Moline Public Library, 3210
16), and more than 200 voices will combine for the 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
always-electrifying annual presentation of Handel’s The molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm
Messiah (December 11 and 12). I have now reached Thu Feb 3.
the end of this piece, folks. All together now: “Ha-a-a- TAG (Teen Advisory
Group), all teens and tweens
a-a-a-allelujah!!!” For more information on the area’ s welcome; help plan teen
holiday concerts, see the Music section of the Reader’s events, recommend books, and
calendar of events. – Mike Schulz have fun; for information, call
309-524-2470, Moline Public 1800 E 54th St, Davenport 2315 Roosevelt Street, Clinton
Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com,
3:30pm Feb 3. 563.355.0600 563.242.3571 31
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Featured Image from the Quad City Photography Club

Photographer: Bob Nelson.

Getting the shot: This image was taken on the Spoon River Scenic Drive. After spending the day at several places along the drive, Bob was on the way home, leaving the town of Bernadotte, Illinois.
He went around a curve and spotted this picturesque barn. After almost missing it, he went back to shoot it. Bob enjoys shooting landscapes and especially old, interesting buildings and barns.
Technical data: Canon 40D, f/8, 1/125 second, ISO 100. With the day being overcast, Bob felt that he probably should have used ISO 400, but he bracketed so he could adjust it with HDR, with a few minor adjustments.
The River Cities’ Reader each month The Quad City Photography Club holds of the month September through June at the For more information on the club, call
will publish images from the Quad City digital and print competitions most months. Butterworth Center, 1105 Eighth Street in (563)332-6522 or visit QCPhotoClub.com.
Photography Club. At its meetings, members discuss the images, Moline. The club also has special learning To see works by club members, visit QCCC.
help each other to improve, and socialize. workshops and small groups that meet on SmugMug.com.
The club meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday specific photography topics.

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presented by Hersong,
the Quad Cities Women’s Chorus
Saturday, December 4 ~ 6:00 p.m.

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a Songs for the Seasons hymn-sing featuring
instrumental interludes by Heartstrings
Sunday, December 5 ~ 6:30 p.m.

ADMISSION:
Freewill donation to benefit theplace2be, a safe haven
for our community’s youth (theplace2be.org)

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Messy Mondays, crafts and stories with a messy theme, for
grades K-3; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island
Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
rockislandlibrary.org, 5:30pm Mon Feb 7.
Teen Writers Group, for ages 12-18; learn new skills, get
feedback, and share your writing; free; to register, call 309-524-
2440, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
molinelibrary.com, 7pm Mon Feb 7.
Wee Wiggler Toddler Time, Mondays at 9:30 or 10:45am;
stories, finger plays and hands-on activities for children 18-36
months with an adult; free; for information, call 309-524-2480,
Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
molinelibrary.com, Mon Feb 7 thru Mon Feb 28.
Anime Club, make candy sushi and help plan the future of the
club; free; for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Library,
3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 3pm Tue
Feb 8.
Teen Volunteer Council, help raise funds, network, and
assist library directors in providing quality teen programs and
exceptional teen materials; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA,
http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm Tue Feb 8.
Teen Game Night, free; for information, call 309-732-7323,
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood
Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Tue
Feb 8.
Ellington Was Not a Street, reading of Ntozake Shange’s book;
a Black History Month event for grades K-6; free; for information,
call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059
30th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 4pm
Wed Feb 9.
Lego Club, create and display your own custom block figures,
for grades K-6; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island
Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, http://
www.rockislandlibrary.org, 3pm Wed Feb 9.
Walk on the Wild Side @ Eastern, fun, simple experiments
and activities geared toward teaching kids and families about
nature; the program explores the natural world, encourages
exploration, and strengthens the power of observation; free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern
Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 6:30pm Wed Feb 9.
Tummy Time, for ages 0-3 and their caregivers; stories, songs,
fingerplays, and action rhymes; for information, call 563-344-5704,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm Wed Feb 9.
Leo Lionni’s “Swimmy, Frederick, and Inch By Inch”,
adventure drawn from Leo Lionnis Caldecott Honor Books; a
production in the center’s Family Series, sponsored by Wellmark
Blue Cross and Blue Shield; $10; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA,
http://www.civiccenter.org, Sat Feb 12.
Second Saturday: 3rd Annual Love Fest, get entertained and
educated with library guests; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport,
IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Sat Feb 12.
Zombie Survival Club, watch movies, enjoy snacks, and
prepare for the apocalypse, free; to register, call 309-524-2440,
Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
molinelibrary.com, 3pm Sat Feb 12.
TWIG: Teen Writer’s Group, all teens and tween writers
welcome; for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Library,
3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm Mon
Feb 14.
Tummy Time, on the 2nd Monday of the month; for ages 0-3;
songs, rhymes, movement activities, and simple stories; free; for
information, call 563-344-4178, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.
com, 10am Mon Feb 14.
Un-Valentine’s Day, for ages 12-18; chocolate provided; free;
for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main
Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org,
6pm Tue Feb 15.
Inside Outloud, teens perform poetry, rap, monologue, dance,
play, comedy, music, and more; the best performers receive a
$10 gift card; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm Tue Feb 15.
Underground Railroad Program, a Black History Month event
for grades K-6; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island
Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock
Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 4pm Wed Feb 16.
Ninja Academy, for teens; do problem solving activities, help
plan programs, give suggestions for the library’s collection, learn
about fun volunteer opportunities for teen ninjas at the library, and
more; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public
Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA,
http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm Wed Feb 16.
Lego Club, create and display your own custom block figures,
for grades K-6; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island
Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock
Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 3pm Wed Feb 16.
Books Are Great (BAG), ages 2-5 will listen to stories, sing
songs, try crafts, tabletop explorations and more; for information,
call 563-344-4194, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10am
Thu Feb 17.
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Building with Books Lego Club, for ages 6-12; build with
Legos while listening to stories; free; for information, call 309-524-
2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Feb 17.
Let’s Go Duplo Club, for grades pre-K through kindergarten;
for information, call 563-285-4794, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave.,
Eldridge, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org,10am Thu Feb 17.
Kidz Days at RME, musical programs for youths; $5 for parent/
adult and accompanied children are free; for information, call
877-326-1333, River Music Experience, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA,
http://www.rivermusicexperience.org, 10:30am Sat Feb 19.
Charlotte’s Web, stage adaptation of the E.B. White novel; Sat 1 &
4pm, Sun 2pm; $5 for ages 3 & up; for information, call 563-326-7862,
Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://
www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, Sat Feb 19 thru Sun Feb 27.
Book Party, enjoy a book-themed party; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch,
6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.
com, 2pm Sat Feb 19.
Family Storytime, stories for the family to enjoy with family-
related themes; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island
Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
rockislandlibrary.org, 5pm Mon Feb 21.
Messy Mondays, crafts and stories with a messy theme, for
grades K-3; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island
Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock
Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Mon Feb 21.
Teen Writers Group, free; for information, call 309-732-7323,
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood
Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Tue
Feb 22.
Express Yourself, program for teens; explore writing, art,
photography, or other creative pursuits that may interest you; free;
for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000
N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com,
5:30pm Tue Feb 22.
Tummy Time, on the 4th Wednesday of the month; for ages
0-3; songs, rhymes, movement activities, and simple stories; free;
for information, call 563-344-4178, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary. Elle Jewelry, Elegant and Affordable Sterling Silver Jewelry
com, 6:30pm Wed Feb 23.
Waggin’ Tales, kids will have an opportunity to read, one-
on-one, with service dogs, and families can watch old movies
showcasing Lassie and Rin Tin Tin; free; for information, call 563-
1611 W Locust St. Davenport 563-326-1847
326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000
Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, www.dolandjewelers.com
6:30pm Wed Feb 23.
Game-a-palooza, a board-gaming afternoon for families; free;
for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000
N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.
com, 2pm Sat Feb 26.
Writers Workshop, Building with Books Lego Club,
for grades K-3; prepare for the annual WQPT writing contest;
presented by Gretchen Small; free; for information, call 309-524-
2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
molinelibrary.com, 10am Sat Feb 26.
Tummy Time, for ages 0-3; songs, rhymes, movement activities,
and simple stories; free; for information, call 563-344-4178,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Mon Feb 28.
Pajama Story Time, for ages 4-8; bring your favorite stuffed
animal and hear new stories; free; for information, call 309-524-
2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
molinelibrary.com, 7pm Mon Feb 28.
Teen Anime Club, cosplay activities, drawing workshops, and
exploration of other aspects of Japanese language and culture;
monthly showings of anime films and television, graphic novel
discussions, and selection advisory for the Librarys teen anime
collection; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm Tue Mar 1.
Teen Craft Night, free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock
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Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://
www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Tue Mar 1.
Lego Club, create and display your own custom block figures,
for grades K-6; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island
Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
rockislandlibrary.org, 4:30pm Wed Mar 2.
Verdi’s “Don Carlo”, lecture presented by the University of
Iowa Opera Studies Forum, in Conference Seminar Room 2520D;
free; for information, contact Heidi Vekemans at heidi-vekemans@
uiowa.edu, University Capitol Centre, Downtown Mall Main Floor,
Iowa City, IA, http://international.uiowa.edu/centers/opera-studies/
events/, 5:30pm Tue Nov 30.
Concert Conversations w/ Kai Swanson, a quick tour of
highlights from the evening’s Quad City Symphony Orchestra
concert, with conductor/director Mark Russell Smith and guest
artists; Sat 7pm, Sun 1pm; free; for information, call 563-322-0931,
ext 16, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
qcsymphony.com, 7pm Sat Dec 4.
Concert Conversations w/ Kai Swanson, a quick tour of
highlights from the evening’s Quad City Symphony Orchestra
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Advice Goddess
the
BY AMY ALKON
Laddy Gaga
I’m a 26-year-old guy who’s been on 30
dates this year in hopes of finding a woman
to build a long, healthy relationship with,
but I only ended up with a few notches in
my belt. Last night, I went out with a girl
who shook my world. I’ve never fallen for
somebody so quickly, and the thought of her
not liking me tore me apart inside. We met
on a dating Web site when she wrote to say
my profile was “cute” and so was I. On our
date, however, I got the impression she wasn’t
too interested because she rarely made eye
contact and didn’t smile much. I couldn’t
sleep last night, as I was so depressed at the
thought of her not liking me or being in
my life. So, how should I healthily pursue
her? She said she wanted to go out again,
but many girls say that and don’t mean it.
I’m waiting 48 hours to call so I don’t seem
desperate. I’m an emotional guy, and the
thought of her not liking me is SO hurtful
that this will take a while to get over – if I
ever do.
– Destroyed
It can be devastating, the prospect of losing
a woman after building a life with her and
weathering tough times together. As for this
woman, what have you weathered together?
Whether to take a table or sit at the bar?
Yet, after a single date, you whimper, “The
thought of this girl not liking me is SO hurtful
that this will take a while to get over – if I ever
do.” What are you, 12? Okay, it’s frustrating and
even depressing to keep looking for “the one”
and only come up with the one-night stands,
Hourglass Half-Empty
I’m the classic hourglass-figured woman,
with very large breasts. I recently discovered
that my boyfriend is into women with boyish
River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 18 No. 766 • November 24 - December 8, 2010
bodies and flat chests. In fact, he finds big
breasts “vulgar.” (I saw a YouTube video he
made with his friends this summer, and he
was very vocal about his preferences.) This
confirms my suspicions that he isn’t physically
into me. I’m ending it, but wondering why
we’re even together.
– Disappointed
You’ve got what so many guys want – that
classic movie-star body. Unfortunately, the
movie-star body your boyfriend goes for is
that of the guy who plays Harry Potter. He’s
Got A Problem? Ask Amy Alkon.
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or e-mail AdviceAmy@aol.com (AdviceGoddess.com)
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but get a grip. You’re coming to the conclusion
that you might have to date more, not that
you’ll die trapped under a rock unless you hack
off your right arm with the business end of a
drinking straw.
While you can feel instantly blown away
by somebody, an immediate obsession with a
woman you’ve known for maybe three hours
stems more from where you are in your life
than anything real and substantial about her.
But say you knew her better. Pursuing her in
a healthy way would involve merely preferring
that she want you back. Demanding it (or your
life will be ruined, just ruined!) is irrational,
misery-producing baby behavior – the
equivalent of stamping your feet and huffing,
“The universe should be nice to me! In fact, the
universe should give me a cookie!”
Waiting 48 hours before calling might
make you seem less desperate – assuming
you don’t pass the time by hyperventilating
that you can’t possibly live without her. (Sure
you can. You’ve done it for 26 years.) There’s
a good chance you’ve already leaked enough
desperation to set off her creep-dar. Short of
finding yourself a doctor who can induce a
coma with telephone privileges, you’ll have
your best shot if you can calm yourself enough
to come off like you’re just hoping to spend
Friday night with her, not the rest of your life.
In the future, if you can’t be more realistic, at
least be more practical. It can be reasonable
to decide that some woman absolutely must
be yours – if she’s the sort of woman you pick
up in an adult bookstore, then take home and
blow up with your bike pump.
probably bought into the idea that it’s shallow to
dismiss a girl just because she’s got cantaloupes
in her bra instead of raisins. Maybe he thinks
he can work up an attraction if he just makes
enough of an effort. Unfortunately, that’s not
how attraction works. And, good intentions
aside, it’s cruel to be with somebody one
secretly finds “vulgar” from the neck down.
Luckily for you, the problem of having an
hourglass figure and “very large breasts” is right
up there with the problem of owning way too
much beachfront property. The sooner you
end it, the sooner you’ll be reminded of that,
and the sooner your boyfriend can get with a
woman he’s really into – one who’s less classic
hourglass than classic Heineken bottle.
concert, with conductor/director Mark Russell Smith and guest
artists; free; for information, call 563-322-0931, ext 16, Centennial
Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
qcsymphony.com, 1pm Sun Dec 5.
Augustana College Winter Convocation - Making a
Difference: Helping to Clean America’s Rivers, Quad-City native
Chad Pregracke, founder of Living Lands & Waters, will share
his knowledge of the Mississippi River and his experiences with
cleaning up the river; free; for information, contact Scott Cason
at scottcason@augustana.edu or 309-794-7323, Centennial Hall,
Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
augustana.edu/convocations, 10:30am Thu Dec 9.
WorldCanvass: The American West of the Imagination, host
Joan Kjaer and her guests explore international topics and themes
through a discussion of culture, history, language, politics, and art;
free; for information, call Kjaer at 319-335-2026, Senate Chamber of
the Old Capitol, 201 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA, http://news-releases.
uiowa.edu/2010/august/083010world_canvass.html, 5pm Fri Dec 10.
Friends of the Rock Island Library Program: Old-Time
Radio, with a lunch of roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans
with almonds, and white cake; $6 for lunch; to RSVP, call call Sue
Bjorkman at 309-786-5909, First Baptist Church of Rock Island, 3020
30th St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 11:30am
Mon Dec 13.
Puccini’s “La fanciulla del West”, lecture presented by the
University of Iowa Opera Studies Forum, in Conference Seminar
Room 2520D; free; for information, contact Heidi Vekemans at heidi-
vekemans@uiowa.edu, University Capitol Centre, Downtown Mall
Main Floor, Iowa City, IA, http://international.uiowa.edu/centers/
opera-studies/events/, 5:30pm Wed Dec 15.
Bench to Bedside: Exploring a Newly Identified Gene’s
Relationship with Cancer, Marc Wold, Ph.D., and Dan Berg, M.D.,
examine expression of a human-specific gene that may help regulate
cell growth and cancer progression; free; for information, contact
Julie Eichenberger Gilmore at 319-394-5365 or jgilmore@healthcare.
uiowa.edu, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, 200 Hawkins Dr,
Iowa City, IA, http://www.icts.uiowa.edu, 12pm Thu Dec 16.
Senior Day: Cowboy Poetry, Neil Zaborowski and Mary
McAndrew of the group Lost Nation Station will perform a variety of
cowboy poetry and accompanying music; refreshments provided;
for information, call 563-344-4187, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com,
1:30pm Thu Dec 16.
Communication Tips Amongst Family Members: How to Talk
to Your Family About a Care Plan for Your Senior Loved One,
sponsored by the Bettendorf Rotary; free; RSVP to Ellen Berberich
at least two days prior to the presentation by calling 309-277-0167,
Alternatives for the Older Adult, 1518 5th Avenue, Moline, IL,
http://4olderadults.org, 12pm Fri Dec 17.
Specifically for Seniors, educational and entertainment
program for senior citizens; free; for information, call 563-888-3371,
Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA,
http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Wed Dec 29.
Friends of the Rock Island Library Program: Dennis Pauley,
Mayor of Rock Island, the menu is fried chicken, mashed potatoes,
corn casserole, and apple crisp; $6 for lunch; to RSVP, call call Sue
Bjorkman at 309-786-5909, First Baptist Church of Rock Island, 3020
30th St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 11:30am
Mon Jan 10.
Augustana College Winter Convocation, Dr. Peter Ochs, Rabbi
Tamer Grimm, the Rev. Richard Priggie, and Imam Saad Baig will
demonstrate scriptural reasoning, which involves examining the
Hebrew Bible, New Testament and Quran to find common themes;
free; for information, contact Scott Cason at scottcason@augustana.
edu or 309-794-7323, Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703
7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/convocations,
10:30am Thu Jan 13.
Home Childcare Association, register by Jan. 13 for Jan. 18
seminar; Rhonda Weimerskirk from the Mississippi Bend AEA will
deliver information about the Handwriting Without Tears program;
for information, call 563-344-4194, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com,
6:30pm Thu Jan 13.
World Affairs Council/World Community Institute, Black
Hawk College students speak on the topic “A Journey to Africa”;
for information, call 563-344-4191, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com,
7pm Tue Jan 25.
Augustana College Winter Convocation, Wilson Scholars
Richard and Fumiko Mori Halloran will discuss international relations
as they share their experiences as journalists; Richard has served as
a military and defense correspondent and as bureau chief for Japan,
Korea, Taiwan and the central Pacific region while working for The
New York Times; Fumiko has served as the senior political analyst at
the Japan Economic Institute of America in Washington, D.C.; free;
for information, contact Scott Cason at scottcason@augustana.edu
or 309-794-7323, Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave.,
Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/convocations, 10:30am
Thu Jan 27.
WorldCanvass: Counterculture of the 60s and 70s, host
Joan Kjaer and her guests explore international topics and themes
through a discussion of culture, history, language, politics, and art;
free; for information, call Kjaer at 319-335-2026, Senate Chamber of
the Old Capitol, 201 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA, http://news-releases.
uiowa.edu/2010/august/083010world_canvass.html, 5pm Fri Jan 28.
The Spirituality of Work, Sister Helen Carey will address how
past wisdom about the nature and needs of the soul can still provide
guidance for 21st Century efforts to align personal and working
lives; free, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu, 7pm Tue Feb 1.
Concert Conversations w/ Kai Swanson, a quick tour of
highlights from the evening’s Quad City Symphony Orchestra
concert, with conductor/director Mark Russell Smith and guest
artists; Sat 7pm, Sun 1pm; free; for information, call 563-322-0931,
ext 16, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
qcsymphony.com, 7pm Sat Feb 5.
Concert Conversations w/ Kai Swanson, a quick tour of
highlights from the evening’s Quad City Symphony Orchestra
concert, with conductor/director Mark Russell Smith and guest
artists; free; for information, call 563-322-0931, ext 16, Centennial
Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
qcsymphony.com, 1pm Sun Feb 6.
Friends of the Rock Island Library Program: Public Works
Department of Rock Island, a speaker from the department
discusses programs for seniors; the menu is meatloaf, baked
potatoes with toppings, and cherry pie; $6 for lunch; to RSVP, call
call Sue Bjorkman at 309-786-5909, First Baptist Church of Rock
Island, 3020 30th St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org,
11:30am Mon Feb 14.
WorldCanvass: South Africa, host Joan Kjaer and her guests
explore international topics and themes through a discussion of
culture, history, language, politics, and art; free; for information,
call Kjaer at 319-335-2026, Senate Chamber of the Old Capitol, 201
S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA, http://news-releases.uiowa.edu/2010/
august/083010world_canvass.html, 5pm Fri Feb 18.
Gluck’s “Iphigenie en Tauride”, lecture presented by the
University of Iowa Opera Studies Forum, in Conference Seminar
Room 2520D; free; for information, contact Heidi Vekemans at heidi-
vekemans@uiowa.edu, University Capitol Centre, Downtown Mall
Main Floor, Iowa City, IA, http://international.uiowa.edu/centers/
opera-studies/events/, 5:30pm Mon Feb 21.
World Affairs Council/World Community Institute, with
presented Henry Marquard, chief legal officer, Stanley Consultants
Inc. and former chairman, Iowa Environmental Protection
Commission, on the topic “The Environment: Our Global Challenge”;
for information, call 563-344-4191, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com,
7pm Tue Feb 22.
Kay Ryan, readings and Q&A with the United States Poet
Laureate; $7-$9; for tickets and information, call 563-333-6251,
Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, http://web.
sau.edu/galvin/index.php, 7:30pm Fri Feb 25.
In the Suburbs of Ulro: The Metaphysics of Work in Irish-
American Poetry, the McCaffrey Lecture of Irish-American Studies;
poet and professor Daniel Tobin will discuss the place of labor in
the poems of several Irish-American poets; free, Rogalski Center - St.
Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
sau.edu, 7pm Tue Mar 1.
Library Knits, on Wednesdays; the Quad City Knitters Guild
invites experienced knitters and those who want to learn to the area
near the Reading Garden each week for knitting talk and tutoring;
free; for information, call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Eldridge Library,
200 N. 6th Ave., Eldridge, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org,
12:30pm Wed Nov 24 thru Wed Dec 29.
Quad City SnB, on Wednesdays; knitting and crocheting group;
free lessons available; for information, e-mail quadcitysnb@gmail.
com, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf,
IA, http://qcsnb.blogspot.com, 7pm Wed Nov 24 thru ndWed Dec 29.
Stitching & More, on Wednesdays (except the 2 Wed. of
the month); share your favorite tips and tricks with this fun group
of ladies; for information, contact Bev Skelton at 309-523-2516,
River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://www.
rivervalleylibrary.org, 5pm Wed Nov 24 thru Wed Dec 29.
Marijuana Anonymous, for information on times and locations,
call 309-502-9766 or e-mail ma_qca@yahoo.com, Wed Nov 24 thru
Fri Dec 31.
Davenport Horticultural Society, visitors and new members
welcome; for information, call Ed at 563-441-9884, Duck Creek Park
Lodge, Davenport, IA, 6:30pm Thu Nov 25.
Beth Moore Bible Study, on Mondays; unveil the reality of your
destiny through God’s word; for information, call 309-781-5262,
River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://www.
rivervalleylibrary.org, 1pm Mon Nov 29 thru Mon Dec 27.
Bill of Rights Discussion, open discussion on the Bill of Rights
and other parts of the Constitution, on the last Monday of every
month; free; for information, call 309-786-0252, Mojo’s (River Music
Experience), 130 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, 7pm Mon Nov 29.
Walk Through the Bible, on Mondays; for information, call 309-
523-3440, River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://
www.rivervalleylibrary.org, 2pm Mon Nov 29 thru Mon Dec 27.
River’s Edge Homeschool Friends Meeting, on Tuesdays; call
Carrie Homann 309-496-3330 for more information, River Valley
Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://www.rivervalleylibrary.
org, 12pm Tue Nov 30 thru Tue Dec 28.
Fireside Knitters, on Tuesdays; knit and crochet items for
various social organizations throughout the Quad Cities; supplies
provided; for information, call 563-888-3371, Fairmount Street
Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 6:30pm Tue Nov 30 thru Tue Mar 1.
Stampin’ Up, meet other ladies who enjoy stamping and get
some great ideas on making cards; for information, call 309-523-
2516, River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://www.
rivervalleylibrary.org, 9am Fri Dec 3.
Library Knits Group, for knitters of all ages; no registration or
prior knowledge required; bring projects to work on or work on the
group’s practice yarn; for information, call 563-285-4794, Eldridge
Library, 200 N. 6th Ave., Eldridge, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.
org, 12pm Sat Dec 4.
Christian Women’s Connection Monthly Luncheon, reserve
by Dec. 6 for Dec. 8 luncheon; special guest Marcia Johnson of Ft.
Dodge, IA will present “Its About Time,” with timely tips to help you
cope with procrastination; $11; for reservations and complimentary
childcare; call 563-324-2291, The Lodge Hotel, 900 Spruce Hills Dr.,
Bettendorf, IA, 12:30pm Mon Dec 6.
Bettendorf Library Board of Trustees Meeting, for
information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com,
4:30pm Thu Dec 9.
IONS-QC: Quad Cities Institute of Noetic Sciences
Community Group Meeting, with a presentation by Di Mayberry
on “Tuning In”; free; for information, contact Christine at IONSQC@
aol.com or 563-332-7259, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.noetic.org, 6:30pm Fri Dec 10.
Friends of the Rock Island Library Program Meeting, $6 for
lunch; to reserve, call Sue Bjorkman at 309-786-5909, First Baptist
Church of Rock Island, 3020 30th St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
rockislandlibrary.org, 11:30am Mon Dec 13.
Network @ Noon: “Merry, Meet, & Mingle”, join The Network:
Young Professionals of the Quad Cities for the annual holiday party
luncheon; the interactive networking event is facilitated by Justin
Miller of Master DJ and Quad Cities Game Show; guests will be
separated into four teams to compete in fast-paces “Jeopardy-style”
trivia; 11:45am registration, noon program; $10-$15; for information,
e-mail kglass@thenetworkqc.org, RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St,
Davenport, IA, 11:45am Tue Dec 14.
Knit/Crochet for Peace, bring your needles or crochet hooks
and make projects for charity; free; for information, call 309-732-
7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island,
IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Tue Dec 14.
Eagle View of the Sierra Club Monthly Meeting, for
information, call Jerry Neff at 563-332 5373, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, 7pm Mon Dec 20.
Rock Island Public Library Board Meeting, the public
may address the board at the beginning of each meeting; for
information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main
Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://rockislandlibrary.org,
11:30am Tue Dec 21.
Davenport Horticultural Society, meets the 4th Thursday of
the month; visitors and new members welcome; for information, call
Ed at 563-441-9884, Duck Creek Park Lodge, Davenport, IA, 6:30pm
Thu Dec 23.
Kiwanis Board Meeting, for information, call 563-344-4191,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 5pm Mon Dec 27.
Bill of Rights Discussion, open discussion on the Bill of Rights
and other parts of the Constitution, on the last Monday of every
month; free; for information, call 309-786-0252, Mojo’s (River Music
Experience), 130 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, 7pm Mon Dec 27.
Labyrinths International Leadership Circle Meeting, seeking
qualified and dedicated individuals to help the organization fulfill its
mission; for information, call 309-269-4213 or e-mail qclabyrinth@
aol.com, Quad City Labyrinth Community Room, 2920 24th St., Rock
Island, IL, http://www.qclabyrinth.org, 7pm Tue Dec 28.
Friends of the Rock Island Public Library Program & Meeting,
with speaker Dennis Pauley, Mayor of the City of Rock Island; menu:
fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn casserole, apple
crisp; $6 for lunch; to reserve, call Sue Bjorkman at 309-786-5909,
First Baptist Church of Rock Island, 3020 30th St, Rock Island, IL,
http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 11:30am Mon Jan 10.
Knit/Crochet for Peace, bring your needles or crochet hooks
and make projects for charity; free; for information, call 309-732-
7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island,
IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Tue Jan 11.
IONS-QC: Quad Cities Institute of Noetic Sciences
Community Group Meeting, with a presentation by Ricardo
Gangarosa; free; for information, contact Christine at IONSQC@
aol.com or 563-332-7259, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.noetic.org, 6:30pm Thu Jan 13.
Parent Education Meeting, for information, call 563-344-5704,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm Wed Jan 19.
Knit/Crochet for Peace, bring your needles or crochet hooks
and make projects for charity; free; for information, call 309-732-
7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island,
IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Tue Feb 8.
IONS-QC: Quad Cities Institute of Noetic Sciences
Community Group Meeting, with a presentation on “Mythic
Journeys”; free; for information, contact Christine at IONSQC@aol.
com or 563-332-7259, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.noetic.org, 6:30pm Thu Feb 10.
Friends of the Rock Island Public Library Program & Meeting,
presentation by the City of Rock Island Public Works Department
on “programs for residents”; menu: meat loaf, baked potatoes with
butter, sour cream and cheese, cherry pie; $6 for lunch; to reserve,
call Sue Bjorkman at 309-786-5909, First Baptist Church of Rock
Island, 3020 30th St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org,
11:30am Mon Feb 14.
Parent Education Meeting, for information, call 563-344-5704,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm Wed Feb 16.
History Bluff
The Complete History of America (abridged),
at the Harrison Hilltop Theatre through November 27
T
he Harrison Hilltop Theatre’s
The Complete History of America
(abridged) is moronic on the surface,
yet has undertones of sharp wit. While
Chris
Walljasper’s
direction
makes
the show
play like
a frat-boy
presentation
on the
history
of North
America,
there’s
also an
intelligence
to the
humor,
Adam Overberg, Paul Workman, and Joseph Maubach in The
which mixes
Complete History of America (abridged)
pop-culture
references – from Super Mario to Lady
Gaga – with historical events from the past
50,000 years.
Originally conceived by the Reduced
Shakespeare Company, The Complete
History of America (abridged) condenses
50 millennia into two hours, including
a 15-minute intermission. Starting well
before Amerigo Vespucci’s discovery of
the Americas, the script covers the writing
of the Constitution, the Tea Party, the
assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the
presidencies of Ronald Reagan and George
W. Bush, and many more key points in U.S.
history, all presented with irreverence and
pointed comedy.
While contemplating the script during
November 11’s performance, it struck me
that (Reader employee) Walljasper could’ve
presented the humor in several ways, with
the actors in on the jokes, the butts of
the jokes, or allowing the jokes – without
theatrical embellishments – to speak for
themselves. Walljasper, however, doesn’t
opt for just one of these, but mixes all
three, with each of his actors employing a
different presentational style.
Joseph Maubach plays his part knowing
his lines are good ones. With his yuk-yuk
approach, Maubach plays to the audience
with a wink here and a nod there. Yet it’s
effective (without being annoying) because
there’s no condescension in his tone.
Maubach doesn’t deliver his lines with an
attitude suggesting that the audience should
find them funny; instead, he performs as if
he’s trying to be funny, finds himself funny,
and hopes the audience will, too.
Adam Overberg offers a performance
different from any I’ve seen from him in
the past, in that he subdues the underlying
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intelligence that is typically evident in his
acting (most recently well-displayed in
the Richmond Hill Players’ The Shape of
Things). Here, he plays a dolt, an empty-
headed man
who seems
unaware
that he’s
funny. Of
the show’s
three actors,
Overberg
most comes
across as
speaking
off-the-
cuff, as
though he’s
improvising,
rather than
reciting
lines. Had I
not known
better – having both spoken with Overberg
and watching him perform in previous
shows – I would’ve believed that, in real
life, he was an idiot. He’s that convincing
here.
Relative to Maubach and Overberg, Paul
Workman plays his lines straight. With
the exception of a few accents, he doesn’t
embellish his scripted jokes (much) with
humorous inflections or body language,
and instead allows the audience to discover
the wit in his spoken words. Yet Workman
is also impressively able to deal with
the unexpected. During November 11’s
performance, a balloon popped before
he could deliver the gag for which it was
included. Workman, however, worked
around the accident, incorporating the now
limp and empty rubber tube into fresh,
laugh-worthy material.
Unfortunately, whether intended or
not, technical director Tristan Tapscott’s
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lighting often leaves the actors in dark spots
on the stage. (Despite being only 15 to 20
feet away from performers, I sometimes
struggled to see their faces as they stood
at the outer edge of pools of light.) And
while Complete History is hilarious, and
clearly delighted its audience, it could be
tightened a bit to be even more effectively
funny. When I saw it, each of the actors
stumbled on at least a few lines, and while
these were never big enough mistakes to
derail the pace, tightening the tempos
through secure dialogue could take the
play into “hysterical” territory, and make it
long-remembered. As is, though, it’s still a
lot of fun.
For tickets and information, call (563) 449-
6371 or visit HarrisonHilltop.com. 35
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fashion statement November 24, 2010

November 11 Answers: Page 7

ACROSS 82. Farm denizen 36. Rustic

1. Pinch-hit 83. Pipes 37. Like a garage floor
4. Boorish 84. Like a bubble bath 38. Outcast
9. Inundate 85. First VP 39. BPOE members
14. Tennessee’s flower 86. A coming to be 40. Navy man: 2 wds.
18. Place for fishermen 88. Eschews 41. Typos
19. Cotton thread 89. Brunch order 42. Moved rhythmically
20. Float 90. Youth 44. Innocents
21. Cut 91. Before long 45. Rash
22. Old covered walkway 92. Scent 48. The gannet
23. The bounding main 93. End of the quip: 6 wds. 49. Clean oneself up
24. Developed 102. An astringent 50. Cyst
25. Aswan’s river 103. Avid 53. Steep hill
26. Start of a quip by Julia Roberts: 6 wds. 104. Eastern servants 54. Antitoxins
30. Foil relative 105. Time 56. Online activity
31. Yucky 106. Certain first flight 57. Oversupplies
32. Spoil 107. Jewel 58. Actress _ Spacek
33. Set apart 108. Heredity units 59. Destructive kind of horse
36. Ceremonial wear 109. Roadhouses 60. An island capital
38. Pelted 110. Get word 62. Third biblical horseman
43. Clues 111. Simple shelters 63. Pictures
44. Physique 112. Newsboy’s cry 64. Put on
45. Puts an end to 113. Dollop 67. Wrath
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46. Baseball stat. 70. Command

47. Division word DOWN 72. Monumental
48. Black, in heraldry 1. Something to eat 73. Horse’s color
49. Speaks angrily 2. Quite a while 74. Savoy or Lepontine
50. Caution 3. Path 76. Frost
51. Turn sharply 4. Sickened, in a way 77. Bridge position
52. Mind 5. Nouveau _ 79. Like some beaches
53. Foundation 6. Lost 80. Weight
54. Glacial ridge 7. Mini blinds part 83. Edible part
55. Two-wheeler 8. Levelheaded 84. Get out!
57. _ -percha 9. Cuts of meat 85. OT book
58. Governmental body 10. Verbose 87. Make loud demands
59. An article 11. Affirm 88. Breathes in an annoying way
61. Part 2 of quip: 3 wds. 12. Interlock 89. Black Sea port
65. Pop 13. Takes precedence over 91. _ provocateur
66. Unit of angular measurement 14. Snub 92. Iron-ore pigment
68. Sharp 15. Kind of dance 93. Succulent plant
69. Poem of a kind 16. _ of Man 94. Dance form
71. Unconcealed 17. Haggard title 95. Fill
72. Overact 18. Penultimate Greek letter 96. Old Greek contest
73. Strikes sharply 27. Uncloses, poetically 97. Wall Street acronym
75. Hibernia 28. Did well on 98. Jargon
78. Christie’s Miss Marple 29. Rests 99. Chaplin’s wife
79. Pirouettes 33. Inmate’s blade 100. Litter’s littlest
80. Tom Sawyer’s aunt 34. Long 101. Periods: abbr.
36 81. Song 35. Forebears 102. Fraxinus
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BBI -Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, 3184
Highway 22 Riverside, IA
Breille -11th Street Precinct, 2108 E 11th St
Davenport, IA
Caught in the Act -The Rusty Nail, 2606 W
Locust Davenport, IA
Cheese Pizza -RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. Rock
Island, IL
Dave Ellis and BackTrack (5pm) -The Muddy
Waters, 1708 State St. Bettendorf, IA
Drum Circle (6pm) -Teranga House of Africa,
1706 3rd Ave. Rock Island, IL
Grasin’ Distrct -Martini’s on the Rock, 4619
34th St Rock Island, IL
Hart to Hart DJ Service / Pre-Turkey Day
Bash -Greenbriar Restaurant and Lounge,
4506 27th St Moline, IL
Hi-Fi -Rieck’s Roadhouse, 916 Albany St.
Erie, IL
Jam Session -Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn
St Iowa City, IA
Jeff Miller (6pm) -G’s Riverfront Cafe, 102 S
Main St Port Byron, IL
Just Chords -Kilkenny’s, 300 W. 3rd St.
Davenport, IA
Karaoke Night -The Old Stardust Sports Bar,
1191 19th Street Moline, IL
Keep Off The Grass -Blueport Junction, 6605
W River Dr Davenport, IA
Lovedogs -GB’s Sports Bar, 655 Main St.
New Liberty, IA
Lynn Allen -Rascals Rock Memorabilia Bar,
1414 15th St. Moline, IL
Maylane - ieatmyfriends - Le Roy - Break-
up Art -River Music Experience, 129 Main
St Davenport, IA
NINE-1-1 -The Rusty Nail, 2606 W Locust
Davenport, IA
Open Mic Night -Mojo’s (River Music Experi-
ence), 130 W 2nd St Davenport, IA
Piano Ron Malmstead Band -Studio Pub,
1465 19th St., East Moline, IL
Slough Buoys -Legends, 109 E Orange St
Geneseo, IL
Quad Cities Ad.indd 1
Southern Thunder Karaoke & DJ -The
Torchlight Lounge, 1800 18th Ave East
Moline, IL
Stephen’s Green -Carriage Haus, 312 W 3rd
St Davenport, IA
The Burlington Street Bluegrass Band -
The Mill, 120 E Burlington Iowa City, IA
The Chris & Wes Show -Mound Street Land-
ing, 1029 Mound St. Davenport, IA
uneXpected -Van’s, 3333 Harrison St.
Davenport, IA
Wild Oatz -Purgatory’s Pub, 2104 State St
Bettendorf, IA
thursday
2010/11/25 (Thu)
25
BBI -Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, 3184
Highway 22 Riverside, IA
Irie Soundsystem w/ DJ THC -QC Zone,
1516 5th Ave Moline, IL
Jason Carl -Creekside Bar and Grill, 3303
Brady St. Davenport, IA
Karaoke Night -The Old Stardust Sports
Bar, 1191 19th Street Moline, IL
Open Mic Night -The Dam View Inn, 410
2nd St Davenport, IA
Open Mic Night -Studio Pub, 1465 19th St.,
East Moline, IL
Robbie Bahr -Uptown Neighborhood
Bar and Grill, 2340 Spruce Hills Dr.
Bettendorf, IA
The Steady Rollin’ Blues Band featuring
Jimmie Lee Adams -Rascals Rock Mem-
orabilia Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL
Troy Harris, Pianist (6pm) -Red Crow
Grille, 2504 53rd St. Bettendorf, IA
26
friday
2010/11/26 (Fri)
ABC Karaoke -Circle Tap, 1345 Locust St.
Davenport, IA
Alan Sweet -Kilkenny’s, 300 W. 3rd St. Dav-
enport, IA
BBI -Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, 3184
Highway 22 Riverside, IA
Van Ghost @ Gabe’s – December 3
Bee All U Can Bee Karaoke & DJ -Commodore
Tap, 2202 W. 3rd St. Davenport, IA
Bob Dorr & the Blue Band -Gatherings Night-
club, 905 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Buddy Olson -Ducky’s Lagoon, 13515 78th
Ave Andalusia, IL
David Killinger & Friends -G’s Riverfront Cafe,
102 S Main St Port Byron, IL
Days of the New - Head Held High - Satel-
lite Heart -RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. Rock
Island, IL
DJ Night -Uncle Harley’s Bar & Grill, 202 W.
Mayne St. Blue Grass, IA
DJ Scott Keller & Karaoke (weather permit-
ting) -Greenbriar Restaurant and Lounge,
4506 27th St Moline, IL
Fat Dawgs Productions Karaoke & DJ
Service -Shannon’s Bar and Grill, 252
S State Ave Hampton, IL
Funkma$ter ft. - Katharine Ruestow CD
Release Party -Iowa City Yacht Club,
13 S Linn St Iowa City, IA
Gray Wolf Band -Jumer’s Casino & Hotel, 777
Jumer Dr. Rock Island, IL
Hi-Fi -Rhythm City Casino, 101 W. River
Dr. Davenport, IA
Jazz After Five: Equilateral (5pm) -The
Mill, 120 E Burlington Iowa City, IA
Karaoke Night -Sneaky Pete’s, 207 Cody
Rd. N. LeClaire, IA
Karaoke Night -The Dam View Inn, 410
2nd St Davenport, IA
Karaoke Night -The Old Stardust Sports
Bar, 1191 19th Street Moline, IL
Kent Burnside and New Generation
-The Muddy Waters, 1708 State St.
Bettendorf, IA
Maddie’s Farm (6pm) -Toucan’s Cantina
/ Skinny Legs BBQ, 2020 1st Street
Milan, IL
My My Misfire - Hello Ramona - Chains
‘n’ Able -Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA
NINE-1-1 -The Rusty Nail, 2606 W Locust
Davenport, IA
No Control -Purgatory’s Pub, 2104 State St
Bettendorf, IA
Ocho Locos Rock Show -Rascals Rock Memo-
rabilia Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL
Open Mic Night -McManus Pub, 1401 7th
Ave Moline, IL
Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute w/ Lunatix on
Pogostix - Funkma$ter -Iowa City Yacht
Club, 13 S Linn St Iowa City, IA
Rotate the DJ w/ Chronik Solutionz -M.D.
Green’s, 1808 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL
Russ Reyman Trio (5pm) -The Rusty Nail, 2606
W Locust Davenport, IA
Shinedown - Will Hoge -Adler Theatre, 136
E. 3rd St. Davenport, IA
Southern Thunder Karaoke & DJ -Hollars Bar
and Grill, 4050 27th St Moline, IL
The Chi-Lites (7 & 10pm) -Riverside Casino and
Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22 Riverside, IA
The Gamblers -Fargo Dance & Sports, 4204
Avenue of the Cities Moline, IL
The Steady Rollin’ Blues Band -Martini’s on
the Rock, 4619 34th St Rock Island, IL
Tronicity -11th Street Precinct, 2108 E 11th St
Davenport, IA
Twin Rivers Country Band -Studio Pub,
1465 19th St., East Moline, IL
Wes Weeber’s Broke*ss Sellouts -QC Zone,
1516 5th Ave Moline, IL
Wes Weeber’s Broke-Ass Sellouts -Uptown
Neighborhood Bar and Grill, 2340 Spruce
Hills Dr. Bettendorf, IA
saturday
2010/11/27 (Sat)
27
90’s210: Covering the Nineties -Uptown
Neighborhood Bar and Grill, 2340 Spruce
Hills Dr. Bettendorf, IA
BBI -Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, 3184
Highway 22 Riverside, IA
Bee All U Can Bee Karaoke & DJ -Crabby’s,
826 W. 1st Ave. Coal Valley, IL
Bee All U Can Bee Karaoke w/ Rae Ann
Christensen -Molly’s Pub, 311 3rd St.
Sherrard, IL
Big River Brass (6pm) -RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd
St Davenport, IA
Bluegrass @ The Beanz featuring The Left-
overs -Cool Beanz Coffeehouse, 1325 30th
St. Rock Island, IL
Buddy Olson (6pm) -Toucan’s Cantina / Skinny
Legs BBQ, 2020 1st Street Milan, IL
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Community Drum Circle (10:30am) -Mojo’s
(River Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St
Davenport, IA
Cosmic -Greenbriar Restaurant and Lounge,
4506 27th St Moline, IL
David Killinger & Friends -G’s Riverfront Cafe,
102 S Main St Port Byron, IL
Death Becomes Us - Calous - Freak Label - Pain
of Evoltion -Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA
DJ Night -Uncle Harley’s Bar & Grill, 202 W. Mayne
St. Blue Grass, IA
Even Steven -Martini’s on the Rock, 4619 34th
St Rock Island, IL
Fareed Haque’s Mathgames - Jon Eric -
RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL
FlatTop -Fireworks Coffeehouse, 2139 16th
St. Moline, IL
Gray Wolf Band -Jumer’s Casino & Hotel, 777
Jumer Dr. Rock Island, IL
Karaoke Night -Cheers Bar & Grill, 1814 7th
St Moline, IL
Karaoke Night -Moe’s Pizza, 1312 Camanche
Ave Clinton, IA
Karaoke Night -The Old Stardust Sports Bar,
1191 19th Street Moline, IL
Kent Burnside & the New Generation -Studio
Pub, 1465 19th St., East Moline, IL
Meet the Press -Rieck’s Roadhouse, 916 Albany
St. Erie, IL
NINE-1-1 -The Rusty Nail, 2606 W Locust
Davenport, IA
Open Mic Night -Coffee Dive, 226 W. 3rd St.
Davenport, IA
Open Mic Night -One Library, 230 W. 3rd Street
Davenport, IA
Rebel City Outlaws -Purgatory’s Pub, 2104 State
St Bettendorf, IA
Salsa and Cumbia DJ Night -La Primavera, 601
15th St. Moline, IL
Salsa Dancing -Club Boulevard, 1801 10th St.
Moline, IL
Secret Squirrel w/ an Opening Set of Christ-
mas Music -Huckleberry’s, 223 18th St
Rock Island, IL
Southern Thunder Karaoke & DJ -Hollars Bar
and Grill, 4050 27th St Moline, IL
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Sugar Nipples - Halo of Flies -Rascals Rock
Memorabilia Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL
The Gamblers -Fargo Dance & Sports, 4204
Avenue of the Cities Moline, IL
The Karry Outz -The Muddy Waters, 1708 State
St. Bettendorf, IA
The New Fuse -Bent River Brewing Company,
1413 5th Ave. Moline, IL
The Old 57’s -Route 61 Bar & Grill, 4320 N.
Brady St. Davenport, IA
The Return: A Tribute to the Beatles -Quad-
Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 1777
Isle Parkway Bettendorf, IA
Tronicity -11th Street Precinct, 2108 E 11th St
Davenport, IA
uneXpected -Hawkeye Tap, 4646 Cheyenne
Ave. Davenport, IA
Wylde Nept -The Mill, 120 E Burlington Iowa
City, IA
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sunday
2010/11/28 (Sun)
Anthony Catalfano Quartet (10am) -Brady
Street Chop House, Radisson QC Plaza Hotel
Davenport, IA
Breille -The Hat Eatery & Pub, 1618 W. Locust
St. Davenport, IA
Glenn Hickson (5:30pm) -O’Melia’s Supper
Club, 2900 Blackhawk Rd. Rock Island, IL
Karaoke Night -The Muddy Waters, 1708 State
St. Bettendorf, IA
Open Mic Night w/Jeff Smallwood -Stu-
dio Pub, 1465 19th St., East Moline, IL
Russ Reyman, Pianist (10am-2pm brunch
performance) -The Lodge Hotel, 900
Spruce Hills Dr. Bettendorf, IA
Stars & Promises: The Story of Christmas
2010 -Moline High School, 3600 Avenue
of the Cities Moline, IL
Sunday Afternoon Holiday Dance w/ the Ken
Paulsen Quartet (3pm) -Viking Club of
Moline, 1450 41st Street Moline, IL
The Avey Brothers -Rascals Rock Memorabilia
Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL
The Judds: The Last Encore -i wireless Center,
1201 River Dr Moline, IL
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Troy Harris, Pianist (11:30am) -Bass Street
Chop House, 1601 River Dr Moline, IL
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monday
2010/11/29 (Mon)
Karaoke Night -The Old Stardust Sports Bar,
1191 19th Street Moline, IL
Open Mic w/ J. Knight -The Mill, 120 E Burl-
ington Iowa City, IA
Open Mic Night w/Jeff Smallwood -Stu-
dio Pub, 1465 19th St., East Moline, IL
“True Blue Mondays” Lunch w/ Ellis Kell
-Mojo’s (River Music Experience), 130 W
2nd St Davenport, IA
tuesday
2010/11/30 (Tue)
30
Buddy Olson (6pm) -Greenbriar Restaurant
and Lounge, 4506 27th St Moline, IL
Dance Party USA -Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S
Linn St Iowa City, IA
Glenn Hickson (5:30pm) -O’Melia’s Supper
Club, 2900 Blackhawk Rd. Rock Island, IL
Karaoke Night -McManus Pub, 1401 7th Ave
Moline, IL
Karaoke Night -The Old Stardust Sports Bar,
1191 19th Street Moline, IL
Live Lunch w/ Shyla (noon) -Mojo’s (River
Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St Dav-
enport, IA
Open Mic Night w/ Steve McFate (6:30pm)
-Cool Beanz Coffeehouse, 1325 30th St.
Rock Island, IL
Open Mic w/ Jordan Danielsen -Bier Stube
Davenport, 2228 E 11th St Davenport, IA
Open Mic w/ the Pena Brothers -Racer’s Edge,
936 15th Ave East Moline, IL
The Chris & Wes Show -Rascals Rock Memora-
bilia Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL
Zin Rin Edstrand -Studio Pub, 1465 19th
St., East Moline, IL
wednesday
2010/12/01 (Wed) 1 -Huckleberry’s, 223 18th St Rock Island, IL
Jam Session -Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn
St Iowa City, IA
days of the new @ RIBCO – November 26
Jeff Miller (6pm) -G’s Riverfront Cafe, 102 S
Main St Port Byron, IL
Karaoke Night -The Old Stardust Sports Bar,
1191 19th Street Moline, IL
Open Mic Night -Mojo’s (River Music Experi-
ence), 130 W 2nd St Davenport, IA
Piano Ron Malmstead Band -Studio Pub,
1465 19th St., East Moline, IL
Southern Thunder Karaoke & DJ -The
Torchlight Lounge, 1800 18th Ave East
Moline, IL
The Chris & Wes Show -Mound Street Landing,
1029 Mound St. Davenport, IA
The Ragbirds - Smokin’ Joe Scarpellino &
Friends -Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn
St Iowa City, IA
Wild Bill’s Rodeo Show featuring Billy Peiffer
-Rascals Rock Memorabilia Bar, 1414 15th
St. Moline, IL
thursday
2010/12/02 (Thu) 2 -Mojo’s (River Music Experience), 130 W
Black Hawk College Jazz Ensemble (6:30pm)
Branson on the Road - Christmas Style
(1pm) -Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828
3rd Ave. Rock Island, IL
Branson on the Road - Christmas Style
(7:15pm) -Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse,
1828 3rd Ave. Rock Island, IL
DJ Johnny O -Greenbriar Restaurant and
Lounge, 4506 27th St Moline, IL
Fool’s Gold -Kilkenny’s, 300 W. 3rd St. Dav-
enport, IA
Irie Soundsystem w/ DJ THC -QC Zone, 1516
5th Ave Moline, IL
Irish Idol II Karaoke w/ DJ Cash -Molly’s Pub,
311 3rd St. Sherrard, IL
Jam Session -The Muddy Waters, 1708 State
St. Bettendorf, IA
Jason Carl -Creekside Bar and Grill, 3303 Brady
St. Davenport, IA
Jen Gloeckner - The Wandering Bears -Gabe’s,
330 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA
Karaoke Night -The Old Stardust Sports Bar,
1191 19th Street Moline, IL
Live Lunch w/ Rose ‘n’ Thorns (noon)
2nd St Davenport, IA
Open Mic Night -The Dam View Inn, 410 2nd
St Davenport, IA
Quarter Moon Tinsnips -Mojo’s (River Music
Experience), 130 W 2nd St Davenport, IA
The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steam-
roller -U.S. Cellular Center, 370 1st Ave NE
John Wasem -Kilkenny ’s, 300 W. 3rd St.
Davenport, IA
Cedar Rapids, IA Just Cuz -Purgatory’s Pub, 2104 State St Bet-
The Steady Rollin’ Blues Band featuring Jim-
mie Lee Adams -Rascals Rock Memorabilia
tendorf, IA
Karaoke Night -Sneaky Pete’s, 207 Cody Rd.
Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL N. LeClaire, IA
Troy Harris, Pianist (6pm) -Red Crow Grille,
Karaoke Night -The Dam View Inn, 410 2nd
2504 53rd St. Bettendorf, IA St Davenport, IA
University of Iowa Jazz: JCL/JRE -The Mill, 120
Karaoke Night -The Old Stardust Sports Bar,
E Burlington Iowa City, IA 1191 19th Street Moline, IL
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FRIDAY
2010/12/03 (Fri)
(11:45am) -Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose
University, 518 W. Locust St. Davenport, IA
ABC Karaoke -Circle Tap, 1345 Locust St.
Open Mic Night -McManus Pub, 1401 7th
Davenport, IA
Ave Moline, IL
America’s Pub Reunion with DJ Bobby Keys
-Uptown Neighborhood Bar and Grill, 2340 Polka Club of Iowa, Inc. - Eastern Chapter
Dance (1:30pm) -Walcott Coliseum, 116 E
Spruce Hills Dr. Bettendorf, IA
Bee All U Can Bee Karaoke & DJ -Commodore Bryant St Walcott, IA
Tap, 2202 W. 3rd St. Davenport, IA Rotate the DJ w/ Chronik Solutionz -M.D.
Green’s, 1808 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL
“Blues Plate Special” with Tony Hoeppner
(noon) -Mojo’s (River Music Experience),
130 W 2nd St Davenport, IA
Russ Reyman Trio (5pm) -The Rusty Nail, 2606
W Locust Davenport, IA
Southern Thunder Karaoke & DJ -Hollars Bar
Bob Dorr & the Blue Band -The Hub, 4th &
and Grill, 4050 27th St Moline, IL
Main, Cedar Falls, IA
Taproot - Modern Day Escape - Eleven Fifty
Buddy Olson (6pm) -Toucan’s Cantina / Skinny
Legs BBQ, 2020 1st Street Milan, IL
Two -RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL
The Knockoffs -Fargo Dance & Sports, 4204
Cruisin’ -Edje Nightclub at Jumer’s Casino and
Avenue of the Cities Moline, IL
Hotel, I-280 & Hwy 92 Rock Island, IL Van Ghost - Aktar Aktar - Chasing Shade -
David Killinger & Friends -G’s Riverfront Cafe,
Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA
102 S Main St Port Byron, IL
Wes Weeber’s Broke*ss Sellouts -QC Zone,
David Zollo & the Body Electric - Shannon
1516 5th Ave Moline, IL
McNally & the Hot Sauce -Iowa City Yacht
Club, 13 S Linn St Iowa City, IA
4
DJ Night -Uncle Harley’s Bar & Grill, 202 W.
Mayne St. Blue Grass, IA
Saturday
2010/12/04 (Sat)
Fat Dawgs Productions Karaoke & DJ Service Alpin Hong (4pm) -First Presbyterian Church
-Shannon’s Bar and Grill, 252 S State Ave of Davenport, 1702 Iowa St. Davenport, IA
Hampton, IL Bee All U Can Bee Karaoke & DJ -Crabby’s,
Firesale -Mojo’s (River Music Experience), 130
W 2nd St Davenport, IA
826 W. 1st Ave. Coal Valley, IL
Cruisin’ -Edje Nightclub at Jumer’s Casino and
Hotel, I-280 & Hwy 92 Rock Island, IL
First Friday Coffeehouse (5pm) -Beadology
Iowa, 220 E Washington St Iowa City, IA
Funktastic Five -Rascals Rock Memorabilia Bar,
David Killinger & Friends -G’s Riverfront Cafe,
102 S Main St Port Byron, IL
DJ Night -Uncle Harley’s Bar & Grill, 202 W.
1414 15th St. Moline, IL
Mayne St. Blue Grass, IA
Jake McVey -Riverside Casino and Golf Resort,
3184 Highway 22 Riverside, IA
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Ellis Kell Band -Rascals Rock Memorabilia Bar,
1414 15th St. Moline, IL
Even Steven -Greenbriar Restaurant and
Lounge, 4506 27th St Moline, IL
Heatbox - D. Bess -Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S
Linn St Iowa City, IA
Jim McDonough: Holiday Grande 2010
(2:30pm) -U.S. Cellular Center, 370 1st Ave
NE Cedar Rapids, IA
JoBu -Bent River Brewing Company, 1413 5th
Ave. Moline, IL
John Wasem -Kilkenny’s, 300 W. 3rd St.
Davenport, IA
Karaoke Night -Cheers Bar & Grill, 1814 7th
St Moline, IL
Karaoke Night -Moe’s Pizza, 1312 Camanche
Ave Clinton, IA
Karaoke Night -The Old Stardust Sports Bar,
1191 19th Street Moline, IL
Leahy Family Christmas -Riverside Casino
and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22 Riv-
erside, IA
Lovedogs -Go Fish Marina and Bar, 411 River
Dr. Princeton, IA
Lynn Allen -Route 61 Bar & Grill, 4320 N. Brady
St. Davenport, IA
Open Mic Night -Coffee Dive, 226 W. 3rd St.
Davenport, IA
Open Mic Night -One Library, 230 W. 3rd Street
Davenport, IA
Pieta Brown - The Vagabonds -The Mill, 120
E Burlington Iowa City, IA
River Prairie Minstrels (6pm) -Mojo’s
(River Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St
Davenport, IA
Rob Dahms & Larry Detroit Davison (6pm)
-Toucan’s Cantina / Skinny Legs BBQ, 2020
1st Street Milan, IL
Salsa and Cumbia DJ Night -La Primavera,
601 15th St. Moline, IL
Salsa Dancing -Club Boulevard, 1801 10th
St. Moline, IL
Salsa Vibe -Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA
Smooth Groove -Martini’s on the Rock, 4619
34th St Rock Island, IL
Southern Thunder Karaoke & DJ -Hollars Bar
and Grill, 4050 27th St Moline, IL
The Knockoffs -Fargo Dance & Sports, 4204
Avenue of the Cities Moline, IL
The Princemen -Riverside Casino and Golf
Resort, 3184 Highway 22 Riverside, IA
Three Years Hollow w/ Adelene & Drama
Major -The Redstone Room, 129 Main St
Davenport, IA
Trash Martini -Uptown Neighborhood Bar and
Grill, 2340 Spruce Hills Dr. Bettendorf, IA
sunday
2010/12/05 (Sun)
5 Bettendorf, IA
Breille -The Hat Eatery & Pub, 1618 W. Locust
St. Davenport, IA
Glenn Hickson (5:30pm) -O’Melia’s Supper
Club, 2900 Blackhawk Rd. Rock Island, IL
Jim McDonough: Holiday Grande 2010
-Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St. Daven-
port, IA
Karaoke Night -The Muddy Waters, 1708 State
St. Bettendorf, IA
Russ Reyman, Pianist (10am-2pm brunch
performance) -The Lodge Hotel, 900
Spruce Hills Dr. Bettendorf, IA
The Avey Brothers -Rascals Rock Memorabilia
Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL
The Big Strong Men - Mumford’s - Utopia
Park -Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington St. Iowa
City, IA
The Manny Lopez Trio (10am) -Brady Street
Chop House, Radisson QC Plaza Hotel
Davenport, IA
Troy Harris, Pianist (11:30am) -Bass Street
Chop House, 1601 River Dr Moline, IL
monday
2010/12/06 (Mon) 6 (River Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St
Joe Buck Yourself - The Goddamn Gallows
-RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL
Karaoke Night -The Old Stardust Sports Bar,
1191 19th Street Moline, IL
Open Mic w/ J. Knight -The Mill, 120 E Burl-
ington Iowa City, IA
Three Years Hollow @ The Redstone Room – December 4
“True Blue Mondays” Lunch w/ Ellis Kell
-Mojo’s (River Music Experience), 130 W
2nd St Davenport, IA
TUESDAY
2010/12/07 (Tue) 7 -Huckleberry’s, 223 18th St Rock Island, IL
Buddy Olson (6pm) -Greenbriar Restaurant and
Lounge, 4506 27th St Moline, IL
Dance Party USA -Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S
Linn St Iowa City, IA
Glenn Hickson (5:30pm) -O’Melia’s Supper Club,
2900 Blackhawk Rd. Rock Island, IL
Karaoke Night -McManus Pub, 1401 7th Ave
Moline, IL
Karaoke Night -The Old Stardust Sports Bar,
1191 19th Street Moline, IL
Live Lunch w/ Steve Couch (noon) -Mojo’s
Davenport, IA
Open Mic w/ Jordan Danielsen -Bier Stube
Davenport, 2228 E 11th St Davenport, IA
Open Mic w/ the Pena Brothers -Racer’s Edge,
936 15th Ave East Moline, IL
REGO - Sarah Cram - Bree Nettie -The Mill, 120
E Burlington Iowa City, IA
The Chris & Wes Show -Rascals Rock Memora-
bilia Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL
wednesday
2010/12/08 (Wed) 8 1191 19th Street Moline, IL
Black Hawk College Jazz Ensemble (6:30pm)
Drum Circle (6pm) -Teranga House of Africa,
1706 3rd Ave. Rock Island, IL
Hot Buttered Rum Acoustic Trio - Milltown
-RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL
Jam Session -Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn
St Iowa City, IA
Jeff Miller (6pm) -G’s Riverfront Cafe, 102 S Main
St Port Byron, IL
Karaoke Night -The Old Stardust Sports Bar,
1191 19th Street Moline, IL
Open Mic Night -Mojo’s (River Music Experi-
ence), 130 W 2nd St Davenport, IA
Southern Thunder Karaoke & DJ -The Torch-
light Lounge, 1800 18th Ave East Moline, IL
The Burlington Street Bluegrass Band -The
Mill, 120 E Burlington Iowa City, IA
The Chris & Wes Show -Mound Street Land-
ing, 1029 Mound St. Davenport, IA 15th
St. Moline, IL
Wild Bill’s Rodeo Show featuring Billy Peiffer
-Rascals Rock Memorabilia Bar, 1414 15th
St. Moline, IL
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2010/12/09 (Thu) 9 Bettendorf, IA
Esperanza Spalding -Englert Theatre, 221 East
Washington St. Iowa City, IA
Fool’s Gold -Kilkenny’s, 300 W. 3rd St. Dav-
enport, IA
Irie Soundsystem w/ DJ THC -QC Zone, 1516
5th Ave Moline, IL
Irish Idol II Karaoke w/ DJ Cash -Molly’s Pub,
311 3rd St. Sherrard, IL
Jam Session -The Muddy Waters, 1708 State St.
Jason Carl -Creekside Bar and Grill, 3303 Brady
St. Davenport, IA
Jazz Jam w/ the North Scott Jazz Combo
-Mojo’s (River Music Experience), 130 W
2nd St Davenport, IA
Karaoke Night -The Old Stardust Sports Bar,
Live Lunch w/ Nick Vasquez (noon) -Mojo’s
(River Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St
Davenport, IA
Open Mic Night -The Dam View Inn, 410 2nd
St Davenport, IA
Spankalicious -Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn
St Iowa City, IA
The Steady Rollin’ Blues Band featuring Jim-
mie Lee Adams -Rascals Rock Memorabilia
Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL
Troy Harris, Pianist (6pm) -Red Crow Grille,
2504 53rd St. Bettendorf, IA
Friday
2010/12/10 (Fri) 10
ABC Karaoke -Circle Tap, 1345 Locust St.
Davenport, IA
Andy Jess -Kilkenny’s, 300 W. 3rd St. Daven-
port, IA
Bee All U Can Bee Karaoke & DJ -Commodore
Tap, 2202 W. 3rd St. Davenport, IA
Big Funk Guarantee - Adobanga -Iowa City
Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St Iowa City, IA
Brown Bag Lunch at Noon: Danika Holmes
-Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus Bettendorf, IA
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Crossroads -Purgatory’s Pub, 2104 State St
Crystal Gayle -Riverside Casino and Golf Resort,
3184 Highway 22 Riverside, IA
David Killinger & Friends -G’s Riverfront Cafe,
102 S Main St Port Byron, IL
DJ Night -Uncle Harley’s Bar & Grill, 202 W. Mayne
St. Blue Grass, IA
Fat Dawgs Productions Karaoke & DJ Service
-Shannon’s Bar and Grill, 252 S State Ave
Hampton, IL
Funktastic Five -Uptown Neighborhood Bar and
Grill, 2340 Spruce Hills Dr. Bettendorf, IA
Gray Wolf Band -Martini’s on the Rock, 4619
34th St Rock Island, IL
High Cotton Blues Band -Mojo’s (River Music
Experience), 130 W 2nd St Davenport, IA
Jazz After Five (5pm) - S. Carey - White Hin-
terland (9pm) -The Mill, 120 E Burlington
Iowa City, IA
Karaoke Night -Sneaky Pete’s, 207 Cody Rd.
N. LeClaire, IA
Karaoke Night -The Dam View Inn, 410 2nd St
Davenport, IA
Karaoke Night -The Old Stardust Sports Bar,
1191 19th Street Moline, IL
Live Lunch w/ Ren Estrand (noon) -Mojo’s (River
Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St Davenport, IA
Mike Blumme Trio (6pm) -Toucan’s Cantina /
Skinny Legs BBQ, 2020 1st Street Milan, IL
New Invaders -Riverside Casino and Golf Resort,
3184 Highway 22 Riverside, IA
Open Mic Night -McManus Pub, 1401 7th Ave
Moline, IL
Rotate the DJ w/ Chronik Solutionz -M.D.
Green’s, 1808 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL
Russ Reyman Trio (5pm) -The Rusty Nail, 2606
W Locust Davenport, IA
Smooth Groove -The Rusty Nail, 2606 W Locust
Davenport, IA
Southern Thunder Karaoke & DJ -Hollars Bar
and Grill, 4050 27th St Moline, IL
The Afterdarks - The One Night Standards
- The Magnetos -Rascals Rock Memorabilia
Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL
Wes Weeber’s Broke*ss Sellouts -QC Zone, 1516
5th Ave Moline, IL
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